A closer look
Explore Sillustani
Pre-Inca and Inca funerary towers rise above the open altiplano beside Lake Umayo.
Quick answer: Sillustani is an archaeological landscape near Puno, known for funerary towers called chullpas overlooking Lake Umayo. The site connects pre-Inca and Inca histories in the Altiplano.
What makes Sillustani distinct
The setting and funerary architecture benefit from careful interpretation. Avoid compressing the visit into a roadside photo stop, and respect marked routes around the monuments.
How to plan the visit
Sillustani can fit before or after a Puno stay depending on road logistics. Confirm current opening and access details locally and allow for cold, wind and high altitude.
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At a glance
- Country
- Peru
- Experience
- Sillustani
- Planning style
- Tailor-made