Main tourist attractions
Lake Titicaca.
It is located between Bolivia and Peru, at an altitude of 3,800 meters above sea level, it was one of the most sacred sites for the Inca civilization, it has calm waters and a brilliant reflection.
Known as the highest navigable lake in the world, the great Titicaca has an area close to 8,200 km2, in this lake there is a great variety of riches that can be easily appreciated in the fauna and flora of the different islands that are found In the area. In addition, you can enjoy cultural and experiential experiences with the inhabitants of the islands.
In this place the totora reeds abounds, which is used by the inhabitants of the Uros to make their caballitos de totora and houses, and at the same time remind us of how our ancestors moved and fished through this boat.
Sillustani Archaeological Complex.
Located 33 km from Puno, famous for the “Chullpas”, this complex is a cemetery where you can appreciate the tombs belonging to the Kolla culture, which developed in the northern part of the lagoon, in the town known as Hatuncolla.
There are 13 sectors in the complex, with different configurations; in addition, there is the Umayo Lagoon with an aspect of grandeur and mystery.
The temple of fertility
It is located in the town of Chucuito, also called Inca Uyo, which means “virile member of the Inca” in Aymara. It is a temple of fertility with more than 80 stone phalluses. It is said that these sculptures were erected to thank nature for the miracle of reproduction, and to help infertile women to have children.
