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Sillustani

Puno, Puno, Peru
Ranked #2 of 8 attractions in Puno
4.5 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Cemeteries
Description: 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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Portland, OR
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

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. More

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Sydney
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Very well set out site which even has explanatory signposting in English! Well worth a visit. More

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Plano, Texas
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Incredible ruins that are best seen at first light. Very unique. More

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denver, co
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Well worth the short detour to see this amazing sight. Consider whether you are up to the long hike to the top of this hill, since you are starting at 12,000' to begin with. More

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Guaruja, SP
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

It was a nice half day trip to Sillustani, I was worth going and if you are in Puno, there is no reason whatsoever not to go there. But nothing really special. More

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Fruit Cove, Florida, United States
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Very interesting cemetery, wonderful view from top. More

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Baltimore
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

Had a full day in Puno before going out on lake. Try to see on way from airport to save time. Guide is important to give insight. An interesting story but would not make a special trip for. More

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LA, Calif
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Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
237 helpful votes 237 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

Not nearly as well known as other Peruvian ruins, Sillustani is a collection of pre-Inca and Inca tombs of royalty. Their unique burial customs and view of death are described in detail by knowledgeable guides. The 13,500 feet altitude makes for a leisurely stroll of amazing mountain and lake views. More

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Lima, Lima, Peru
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

magical place, we visit the place is not expensive the most important was the umayu lagoon an the guide was nice with us More

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Brisbane, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

Travel out of Puno north on a good road and turn off to Sillustani. Unbelievable! Here the pre-Incan Colla people buried their royals in huge, cone-shaped structure (Chullpas). Very impressive in size, extent of the site and the quality of the original stonework. Set on a plateau above the town and Lake Umayo, the atmosphere is very majestic. The town... More

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