Overview
The Sillustani Tour from Juliaca Airport is the ideal way to begin a visit to the Puno region, turning your arrival into the start of the adventure rather than dead time in transit. The tour begins right at Juliaca's airport, where a guide meets you before private transport heads toward the Sillustani archaeological site.
At Sillustani, towering funerary structures known as chullpas rise from the landscape, considered masterpieces of pre-Inca architecture even by modern engineering standards. These towers sit above the Umayo lagoon, surrounded by mountains, in a setting that gives real weight to the area's funerary and ceremonial history.
Archaeologists continue to find evidence of multiple cultures layered on the same site, offering a broader perspective on the region's history and the origins of the Inca civilization that followed. This makes Sillustani one of the most informative stops in the Puno area for understanding what came before the Incas.
After exploring the towers, the Sillustani Tour from Juliaca Airport continues toward Puno, with a stop at a typical local farmhouse along the way. This final stretch gives a glimpse of rural life in the altiplano before reaching the city, making the tour a smooth and informative transition from airport to hotel.
What to Bring on the Sillustani Tour from Juliaca Airport
- Sunscreen and hat
- Sunglasses
- Light jacket or layers (for altiplano wind)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Snacks
- Cash in Peruvian soles (for tips and personal expenses)
- Camera
*Minimum 2 participants required.
*Pick-up from your hotel in Puno to the airport is also available.
*Only available as a private service.