Sillustani
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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These fascinating ruins consist of huge, cylinder-shaped towers in which pre-Inca tribes buried the elite members of their community.
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1234texas
Seabrook, TX5,272 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Sites like this one are always hard to rate because the competition is very stiff at the top. When I look at all the wonderful archaeological and early history sites I have been to, I have a hard time saying that this is in the the top tier--Stonehenge, western US National Parks on Native american settlements (cliff houses), the Italian volcanic destruction sites, Venice, Malta, Michi Pichi ..... However, it is interesting and wroth a stop If you came a long way ti get here.
Written March 1, 2020
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downhillcyclist
United Kingdom340 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Couples
If you have a free half day in Puno, I would recommend a visit to Sillustani burial towers. Lovely spot with views of lake. Pre-Incan funeral towers in various states of ruin.
Written June 17, 2019
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Rowan H
Cairns, Australia1,722 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2015 • Couples
I visited Sillustani with my partner in November 2015 as part of a organized tour with Kollasuyo tours for 30S.

GETTING THERE
The Sillustani funeral towers are located 40km from Puno, a 45 minute drive each direction. You can visit it independently by going to the little collectivo-terminal on Avenida La Torre and getting on a bus to Julica. Ask to be let off on the highway where the road splits to Sillustani - this should cost 3.50S per person. Once you reach the highway there are a few taxi's/collectivos waiting there which can take you the rest of the way for 3.50 S each. This connection seemed a bit tedious and not much cheaper than a tour (14S vs 30S) so my partner and I elected to do the later. I felt the historical background added by the guide gave a lot of weight to a tour based approach. The tours leave at 1400 which makes it a good option for those busing in from other destinations (ie Copacabana) to fill out the rest of your day.

THE SITE
From the car park there is a small road leading towards the site which is lined by villages selling handicrafts and offering photos with llamas, etc. From the base of the hill there is a pathway which will take you up - passing the 'lion stone' on the way. Although this path is short - it's much more difficult than you would expect due to the 3800m elevation. On top of the hill lie the funeral towers or Chullpas of 4 historical peruvian periods, including 3 pre-incan generations. These are quite impressive but you really need a guide to understand what you are looking at. An added bonus is the beautiful views over Lago Umayo, which is worth the entrance fee alone. On the way back most standard tours stop at one of the traditional houses where you are shown native tools, offered local food and usually photo opportunities with domesticated wildlife - in particular Llamas. A small tip is expected for the home owner.

CONCLUSION
Overall this definitely worth doing but I would recommend doing it as part of a tour - it's inexpensive and adds a lot of historical context to this intriguing archaeological site.
Written January 22, 2016
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Christoph R
Basel, Switzerland417 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2015 • Couples
The place is doted with the funary towers called Chullpas. And the landscape is beautiful too (if there's no rain) with the area surrounded by the lake with terrazed hills and, if you're lucky, llamas and alpacas roaming nearby or on the site itself. We made dozens of fotos!
The place also features a small restaurant and bathrooms with some stalls of women selling all kind of cloths from the area (if you like that kind of stuff). Entry is S10.- for adults. Getting there from Puno is easy: If you don't wanna take a tour to spend more time there, this is how it goes:

1) Go to the little collectivo-terminal on Avenida La Torre between two blocks north of the crossing Calle Lampa (it's on the western side of the street with a blue roof).
2) From there buses go to Juliaca and it's airport. Ask to be let off at the street that goes to Sillustani (S3.50 per person, one-way, the price is written inside the collectivo).
3) Once you get off there are many smaller collectivos that take you right to the entrance to Sillustani (S3.50 per person, one-way, you can negotiate).
4) Going back is the same way. If your unlucky you need to take a taxi back to the main-street or straight to Puno (S15.- for two persons, you can negotiate).
Written November 11, 2015
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Ian D
Recife, PE113 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2013 • Couples
From Puno one of the most favoured, and famous, destinations is the half day trip to see the ruins and the panoramic views at Sillustani.
It’s a long way to.................... Tipperary; well it all depends from where you start. Sillustani is sufficiently high that the majority of travellers will suffer not from tired feet but, and to varying degrees, from the debilitating effects of altitude sickness.
Any short walk along a gentle slope will most probably prove to be something of a physical challenge. At Sillustani the weather may change rapidly; storms blow in from Lake Titicaca and what was a warm sunny morning may easily become an afternoon of heavy snow showers. Furthermore when the sun sinks, or is obscured by heavy clouds, it will quickly become somewhat “fresh and cool”; falling from, say, plus 30 centigrade to, hopefully, not much below minus 5 centigrade.
It’s a long way to.............. walk to visit the Chulpas, ten or so stone “tombs” on the crest of the tor at Sillustani and, hopefully, to see the views over Lake Umayo. At Sillustani the weather may change rapidly; storms blow in from Lake Titicaca and what was a balmy morning may easily turn into an afternoon of violent storms. For example this reviewer arrived shortly after lunch on a sunny afternoon in October and before passing the half way point on the path to the Chulpas was enveloped in a heavy snow storm. It is, without a doubt, much more than a gentle slope from the parking area to the top of the hill. Visitors should be prepared for a hard trudge, most probably in a stiff wind. The parking area contains a souvenir market, which was then firmly closed – possibly because of the snow-some very basic public toilets – best avoided if at all possible-many tourist buses and, not much else. There is no visitor centre or information freely available as to the historical significance of Sillustani. Most probably, your tour guide will not be able to clarify why the Chulpas have their distinctive shape, or why they were built; in fact it is not even certain that they were ever tombs. Sillustani is a very popular location; the visitor should expect and be prepared to ascend the hill encircled by numerous tourists. Sillustani is, most certainly, not off the beaten track.
In general people come to Puno in order to leave, some might say escape, to somewhere else thought to be more attractive. Fortunately there are several viable alternatives to Sillustani; interesting places to go and things to see which are equally close to Puno but, as yet, barely developed.
If the independent traveller wishes to experience the undoubted beauty and tranquillity of Lake Titicaca and its rugged surrounding hills then, in the opinion of this reviewer, a most attractive option is to visit one of the old haciendas on the lake shore. Several of these are today fully functioning farms. At, for example, Fundo Chincheros the visitor may slowly amble through an idyllic landscape in complete silence, see many varieties of flowering cacti, and climb a small hill which offers magnificent views of Lake Titicaca. Nestling at the bottom of this hill are the old farm buildings where a delicious lunch is served and the visitor has the opportunity to talk with, and learn much from, the local farm manager. You may feed the animals, see how the land is managed and how crops are ingeniously protected from frost damage, learn the history of this region and its peoples and rest, or shelter, on the terrace whilst contemplating the reed beds surrounding the lake.
Without a doubt this reviewer enjoyed much more the time he spent at Fundo Chincheros than that spent at Sillustani.
One cautionary note - this region of Peru is well-known for prolonged demonstrations; particularly at, and around, Juliaca and also at the crossing points into Bolivia. A trip to see Sillustani will, most probably, not have to be delayed, or cancelled, because of these manifestations. Nevertheless these unpredictable events are invariably long in duration, violent and dangerous, and care should be exercised in avoiding them. All forms of transport from Puno to Juliaca will shut down and the airport may be closed for several days continuously. Travellers can become stranded at Puno and, consequently, miss their outward flights. Fortunately the demonstrators often have a “day of rest” on Sunday; when everything may function normally for a bit less than twenty four hours. The best option is, therefore, whenever possible to book any return flight from Juliaca for a Sunday, about midday and be prepared to make a quick dash.
Written January 27, 2014
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WannaGoToASkunkFight
Chevy Chase, MD110 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2012 • Friends
Different from other ruins we saw in Peru. Really glad we went to see the tombs. Breathtaking vistas. Also enjoyed a visit with a farm family as part of the excursion - usually I hate that sort of thing. Booked half day tour online for $14 - pick up and drop off at hotel - really terrific.
Written May 27, 2012
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3drules
Portland, OR26 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2012 • Couples
The tombs are interesting in terms of their architecture and shape. You can compare the difference between Inca and pre-Inca tombs. The views of the lake are beautiful.

Beware getting too close to the llama/alpacas grazing around. We saw two people get butted and almost knocked to the ground by the animals who got annoyed with all the cameras.
Written May 19, 2012
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diegodude77
san diego11 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
It is possible to climb inside some of these funerary ruins and see the inside of these ancient tombs. The view of the lake from the plateau is great and makes for an enjoyable walk. The chullpas are really impressive in size and construction.
Written September 12, 2006
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806trav
Melbourne, Australia9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Solo
This is an important archeological sight-lots to see, learn and marvel at ingenuity of architects, engineers and builders of the past. But it is also a very spiritual place. It is incredibly peaceful and tranquil but at the same time vibrates with a very powerful venergy. A lot of spiritual tours go there and do ceremonies. If you can escape your tour group for 10 min, just find a rock in front of the lake and meditate - its just wonderful!
Written July 19, 2018
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Billwtz
Chicago, IL167 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2017
Our trip here came after visiting the Galapagos, Machu Picchu, Nazca and Puno's floating islands, so we were suffering from a little burnout not to say oxygen deprivation (14,000 feet). That is not to say that Sillustani wasn't interesting. If you are in Puno, this is great for a half day excursion. Best to be with a guide or have a good guide book so you can understand what the various structures are.
Written January 22, 2018
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