Crafted magnificently by the Ancient Altiplano’s, the Chullpas of Sillustani is the historic site of burial tombs for high priests, noblemen, kings, and their royal families. It is located 35 kilometres from the Port City of Puno. Indeed, the design of the tombs depicts that the architecture was much advanced than the Inca civilization. Their edifice resembles a much-like Tiwanaku tribe, which exercised control over the southern shore of Lake Umayo from 500 to 1100 A.D. These towers are developed with skilful geometric uniformity. The tallest of them is 40 feet high, which has been considered as the women’s uterus. In these tombs, the deceased nobles were placed in a fetal position. You can see detailed carvings with lizards and pumas being the prominent features.
All the tombs are left open towards the eastern side. Your experience at the Tombs of Sillustani is enhanced with the picturesque location of Lake Umayo. The Lake Umayo at Sillustani is more of a lagoon with beautiful surroundings. Of course, the backdrop is ideal for clicking exotic pictures. This lake was once a part of Lake Titicaca too. The site has been affected a lot by bombings by the grave robbers because they thought that such tombs might have treasure hidden in them. These unique cylindrical tombs of Sillustani will give you an insight into pre-Columbian culture’s faith in life after death. It is a beautiful site where you can click memorable pictures with the exotic background highlighted. The tombs belong to the Colla people, who were captured by the Inca civilization in the 15th century.
Distance from Puno city centre to the Towers of Sillustani is around 33 kilometres. A taxi will take about 45 minutes to reach and charge 100 to 150 Soles approximately
By Bus:
A bus ride from Puno to Sillustani would take 45 minutes for covering 32.5 kilometres and 12.5 Soles approximately
Juliaca Airport (JUL), Peru is the nearest airport to the site sharing a distance of 43.2 kilometres. A taxi ride from the airport towards the site would take 46 minutes and 42 soles approximately
By Train:
Puno train station is the nearest railway stop from the site sharing a distance of 33 kilometres, and it receives trains from Major stations of Peru
A bus ride from the train station to Sillustani would take about 45 minutes and 12 Soles approximately
A taxi ride from the station towards the site 36 minutes and 33 Soles approximately
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Waiting Time
No
Entrance Fee
10 Soles
Time you can spend
1hour to 2 hours
Weather
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