Sillustani at a glance
Sillustani is a burial complex of the Colla people with chullpas, tower tombs, beside Lake Umayo. It lies on the road toward Juliaca, about 35 minutes by road from Puno, and is a half-day trip rather than a boat trip. It is not on a Uros reed island, and it is not on the main shore of Lake Titicaca.
The site is higher than Puno. Peru's tourism board gives 3,909 m, so walk slowly and carry water. The altitude guide has general advice.
The chullpas
Chullpas are stone burial towers. At Sillustani they stand on a peninsula above the water. The tourism board gives the tallest as up to 12 m on its English page and up to 15 m on its Spanish page, so treat the height as a range and not a record. What you see is a cemetery, so keep off the walls, stay on the paths and keep your voice down near the towers.
The setting is part of the visit. Lake Umayo lies beside the site, and a walk among the towers shows them against open sky. Wind and sun are strong at this altitude, so bring a hat, sunscreen and a windproof layer.
Our picks: Sillustani tours
A bilingual half day, a private half day or a day that adds the Uros.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Uros and Sillustani with lunch
A ten-hour day with hotel pickup, a Uros boat trip, Uros and Sillustani entries, lunch and a stop in Hatuncolla.
Check availability →Private half day at Sillustani
A private tour with pickup at hotels in the historic centre, a guide in English or Spanish and the Sillustani entry, priced per person. There is no direct pickup from private rentals.
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Sillustani burial towers in half a day
Hotel transfer in central Puno, a bilingual guide and the Sillustani entry.
Check availability →Sillustani tours from Puno
Half-day trips to the chullpas and Lake Umayo, and lake tours to the islands, with live prices and availability.
Hours, tickets and getting there
What the tourism board lists, and what to confirm.
| Item | What is listed | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Opening hours | 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Sunday | Given as a guide on the English page |
| Entry price | S/ 17 on the Spanish page | The English page lists S/ 5.50 for adults and S/ 0.50 for school children |
| Museum | Objects from the Colla, Tiahuanaco and Inca cultures | Check on site whether it is open on your day |
| Boat trip | On Lake Umayo | Ask about price and schedule locally |
| Journey | About 35 minutes by road | Tours depart from Puno; allow for road delays |
The two tourism pages give different entry prices, so ask at the ticket desk what applies on your day and carry cash. A tour price may or may not include the ticket, so check the listing.
Lake Umayo and the museum
The tourism board describes a local museum with objects from the Colla, Tiahuanaco and Inca cultures. It is worth a short stop for context before or after the walk. Whether it is open on a given day is something to confirm on arrival.
The board also lists a boat trip on Lake Umayo. If it matters to you, ask your operator whether it is part of the tour and what it costs. Sillustani is a calm contrast to the island days, and you can pair the two by taking a lake tour on one day and a half-day trip on another.
Planning your visit
Practical points for the half day.
Fit it around the lake tours
The island trips use most of a day, and Sillustani is a separate trip in a different direction. If you have 3 days in Puno, a Uros and Taquile day, a Sillustani half day and a rest day work well together. See the tour comparison for lengths and prices.
Disruptions (October 2026)
The regional ombudsman counted 20 conflict cases in the Puno region for September 2026. That does not mean the road to Sillustani is blocked. Demonstrations can interrupt roads at short notice, so ask your hotel or operator on the day.
What to bring
Cash for the ticket, water, a hat, sunscreen and a layer for wind. Comfortable shoes help on the paths.
Plan the rest of your trip
Other stops from Puno.
Sillustani: frequently asked questions
How far is Sillustani from Puno?
About 35 minutes by road, according to Peru's tourism board. It lies on the road toward Juliaca, beside Lake Umayo.
How much is the entry ticket?
The tourism board's pages disagree. The Spanish page lists S/ 17, and the English page lists S/ 5.50 for adults and S/ 0.50 for school children. Ask at the ticket desk and carry cash.
How tall are the towers?
The tourism board gives up to 12 m on its English page and up to 15 m on its Spanish page. Treat it as a range.
Is Sillustani on Lake Titicaca?
No. It stands beside Lake Umayo, a separate lake. It is not on a Uros reed island and not on the main shore of Lake Titicaca.
How long should I plan?
Plan a half day including the road. Add time for the museum and a walk among the towers.