Sillustani
Cylindrical burial towers from the Colla and Inca periods on a peninsula in Lake Umayo. Stone towers up to 12 metres high rise from the lakeside grassland.
Sillustani lies about 34 km northwest of Puno, on the shore of Lake Umayo. It was the burial ground of the Colla people and later Inca nobles. The most representative structures are the cylindrical tombs called chullpas. Built from precisely cut massive stones, they are wider at the top than at the base and rise up to about 12 metres.
A loop along the hillside trail takes about 1.5 hours and offers views over Lake Umayo and the islets in it. Entry costs about 15 soles.
Puno offers half-day tours, often departing in the afternoon to catch the sunset. Driving there takes about 40 minutes, and you can stop at a local farm along the way.
Altitude: about 3,900 metres.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Puma Uta Viewpoint
- Arco Deustua
- Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria
- Carlos Dreyer Museum
- Plaza de Armas & Puno Cathedral
- Museo de la Coca y Costumbres
- Kuntur Wasi Viewpoint
- Yavari Ship Museum