Aramu Muru (Hayu Marca)
Puerta de Aramu Muru
A 7-meter-square 'doorframe' carved into a natural red rock wall, with a small recessed door in the middle. Local legend regards it as a gateway to the spirit world.
Aramu Muru lies in the Hayu Marca stone forest near Juli. On one red rock wall, a flat door-shaped recess about 7 meters high and 7 meters wide has been carved out. At its center, low down, is a small recessed door about 2 meters high. Local legend says the priest Aramu Muru entered another world through this doorway while carrying a golden plate. Today it also draws many visitors interested in 'energy.' Striking rock formations surround the site, making it good for a short hike and photos. It is about 1.5 hours by car from Puno and is often visited together with Juli and Chucuito. Admission is about 10 soles.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Juli (Colonial Churches)
- Church of Santiago Apóstol, Pomata
- Taquile Island
- Inca Uyo, Chucuito
- Cutimbo
- Llachón, Capachica Peninsula
- Amantaní Island Homestay
- Uros Floating Islands