Cutimbo
A pre-Inca burial tower site on a plateau south of Puno, with both square and round towers and stone carvings of lizards and pumas.
Cutimbo lies about 20 kilometers along the Puno–Moquegua highway, on a volcanic plateau. It has square and cylindrical burial towers from the Colla and Inca periods. Some stones are carved with animals such as snakes, lizards and pumas, and from the plateau's edge you can look down on the highland valleys. Far fewer visitors come here than to Sillustani, so the atmosphere feels more primitive. You need to hire a car or join a small group to reach it. The walk from the highway up to the plateau takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Admission is about 8 soles. There is no shade, so protect yourself from the sun and wind.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Inca Uyo, Chucuito
- Kuntur Wasi Viewpoint
- Museo de la Coca y Costumbres
- Plaza de Armas & Puno Cathedral
- Carlos Dreyer Museum
- Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria
- Arco Deustua
- Yavari Ship Museum