Mystic Puno

Description Tourist package in Puno

With the tour package in Puno or the “Mystic Puno” tour, you will live an unforgettable experience in a magical atmosphere of legends and traditions knowing Inca Uyo in Chucuito and the historical-mythological portal of Aramu Muru. Visit 2 islands of Lake Titicaca and reach the cemetery of the Qollas in Sillustani and connect to Cusco visiting on route archaeological sites, museums and murals; it will be a journey full of anecdotes and magical experiences.

CHUCUITO, is a small town in the province of Puno, located about 18 km from the city of Puno on the edge of the road Desaguadero and La Paz (Bolivia). It is located at 3 875 meters above sea level. Among its tourist attractions are: Inca Uyo, a rectangular construction with stone walls. At the time of the arrival of the Spaniards it was partially buried, under construction, the filling of earth allowed access to the top of the wall of the stones that were being carved, a few meters from the construction is an important group of stones in its carving phase. Recently, mushroom-shaped monoliths, which some interpret as phalluses, have been taken to the interior of the construction. In reality it is a ceremonial temple dating from pre-Hispanic times.

ARAMU MURO, is a historical-mythological site located near the town of Juli, not far from Lake Titicaca. The portal of Aramu Muru has the shape of a square of 7 meters on each side carved into the rock. So far, no serious archaeological study has been carried out that could reveal the date when the first settlers began to consider this place sacred. According to the legend, the priest Aramu Muru would have gone deep into the Earth passing through the Portal in order to hide the great golden disk of the Qoricancha. Today the portal is visited by believers who follow the theory of the Great White Brotherhood and is part of the Mystic Puno Tour.

THE ISLAND OF UROS, set of artificial islands made with reeds that grow in the vicinity of the lake, located north of the Bay of Puno. TAQUILE ISLAND, a natural island characterized by the kindness of its inhabitants and their typical costumes that have maintained their tradition over the centuries. For years this island was used as a prison, but today it is known because its inhabitants of the Quechua ethnic group, carefully preserves a traditional way of life. In an effort to remain faithful to their roots, the Taquileños hardly use electricity, have not built hotels, have banned cars and are extremely cautious about allowing foreigners to settle on their land.

SILLUSTANI, is an ancient cemetery where you can observe a series of impressive tombs belonging to the Qolla culture, which developed in the northern part of the lagoon, in the locality known as Hatunqolla. These tombs are located on the shores of the Umayo lagoon, in the city of Puno, the archaeological complex stands out for its gigantic “chullpas” (kind of stone towers), built by collas and Incas, to bury their dead.

THE ROUTE OF THE SUN is a magical journey from Puno to Cusco or vice versa. The important thing is that through the Ruta del Sol, different and beautiful destinations are known by bus as Raqchi or Pukara; places where the ancestral tradition that Peru lived before the discovery of America is still alive.

Enjoy the Tourist Package in Puno

MAIN POINTS OF VISIT

• Puno (3,827 masl)
• Chucuito (4,477 masl)
• Aramu Muro (3,869 masl)
• Uros (3,810 masl)
• Taquile (3,950 masl)
• Sillustani (3,840 masl)
• Pucará (3,860 masl)
• Raqchi (3,460 masl)
• Andahuaylillas (3,121 masl)
• Cusco ( 3,399 masl)

Day 1: Puno – Chucuito – Juli – Aramu Muro – Puno

• 09.00 hrs We will pick you up at your hotel in the circuit of the Plaza de Armas, to go to Chucuito and Aramu Muro.
  Our guide will explain in detail the places to visit. Our first stop will be at the TOTORA MUSEUM located 10km from the city of Puno, where we will appreciate the different artistic representations made of totora reeds. It presents models of ancestral uses, origin and development of regional decorative and utilitarian crafts, as well as models of new proposals and innovation. It has a workshop where you can participate in the selection of totora reeds, techniques and weaving demonstrations.
• Our second stop will be in Chucuito located 18 km south of the city of Puno, this town is known as the city of the royal boxes because here taxes were collected in colonial times, as these taxes came from the famous silver mines of Laykakota, Puno – Peru. We will also visit the famous temple of fertility called “inka uyu” formerly called temple of the sun (Inca period).
• Then we go to the Portal of Aramu Muro, also known as Wilca Uta, located 75 km from the city of Puno in the area called Altarani-Juli, on the road that connects with Bolivia. Aramu muro is a rock where a door is carved in low relief, the legend says that Aramu muro (god in pre-Inca times) would have disappeared in this door carved into the stone (jayu marka = city of spirits) taking a solar disk of the Lemurians to not be stolen by the conquerors.
• 14.00 hrs After the guided tour we return to the city of Puno.
• FREE AFTERNOON to visit the historic center or craft fairs.

Hotel: CASONA HOTEL PLAZA

BREAKFAST – HOTEL / LUNCH and DINNER – PASSENGER

Day 2: Puno – Uros Island – Taquile Island – Hatunqolla – Sillustani – Puno

• 06.30 – 06.50 hrs Transfer from the Hotel to the Port of Puno.
• 07.00 hrs Departure from the port towards the Floating Islands of the Uros by speedboat.  You will be able to observe a beautiful panoramic view of the landscape. Our guide will show us the existence of the floating islands of the Uros. Today the people of the Uros still maintain their own culture and tradition, as well as artisanal fishing, especially Carachi and silverside. Then we continue to Taquile, we will navigate by boat for 2 hours and a half. During the navigation we will be able to observe the mountain range – the Cordillera Real.
• 10.00 hrs We will arrive to Taquile Island and we will walk for 35 min. until we arrive to the main square of the town, where our bilingual guide will explain us about its history and then we will taste a delicious typical lunch overlooking the lake, we will have free time to take pictures and buy handicrafts.
• 14.15 hrs Approximately we return to the city of Puno.
• 15.30 hrs Arrival to the port. Our mobility and private guide will be waiting for us ready at the port. From the viewpoint we will have a brief explanation and spectacular view of the city.
• 16.20 hrs Arrival to Sillustani and guided tour. Also, visit rural house in Hatunqolla, located 34 km from the city of Puno, this guided tour will allow us to appreciate the magnificent architecture and engineering of the pre-Inca and Inca period, with phallic shape with 12 m high, large conical blocks of stone that defy earthly gravity, unique in Peru.
• Enjoy the positive energy of this magnificent sacred place, surrounded by nature, landscape and wildlife (vicuñas, alpacas and Vizcachas). At the end of the tour, we will return to the city of Puno at 6.35 pm.

Hotel: CASONA HOTEL PLAZA

BREAKFAST – HOTEL / LUNCH – AGENCY / DINNER – PASSENGER

Day 3: Puno – Pucará – La Raya – Raqchi – Andahuaylillas – Cusco

• DEPARTURE FROM PUNO: Pick up at 06.00 hrs at your hotel to the Ruta del Sol Bus Terminal, Check-in of luggage 06.40 am. During the route we will make several stops to see different archaeological monuments until we arrive to the city of Cusco.
• THE LITICAL MUSEUM OF PUCARA, which is a culture that developed from 1600 BC to 400 AD located 106 km. northeast of the city of Puno, in this museum we can find ceramics and sculptures representing zoo morphic figures, including the famous sculpture of HATUNÑAQAC that in our times would be translated as the supreme cutthroat (30 min).
• EL PASO DE LA RAYA, Border between the cities of Cusco and Puno to more than 4,335 meters above sea level where the famous snowy CHIMBOYA is located, here you can take pictures of the landscape, the visit lasts 7 to 10 minutes.
  Lunch is buffet and was in the tourist restaurant LA PASCANA. The buffet consists of a wide range of national and regional food, the most delicious desserts and hot drinks (40 minutes).
• THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMPLEX OF RAQCHI, also known as the Temple of the god WIRACOCHA, who was the supreme Inca deity, in this place we will find Colcas or Andean granaries, we will also see magnificent buildings in stone and adobe (40 min).
• ANDAHUAYLILLAS CHAPEL, dating from the seventeenth century, also known as the Sistine of the Andes for the beauty of its murals, gold leaf work and paintings of the Cusco school that houses inside (25 min).
• ARRIVAL IN CUSCO, private terminal at approximately 17.00 hrs. Transfer to your hotel.

Hotel: PRINCIPE III/MAYU WASI.

BREAKFAST – HOTEL / LUNCH – AGENCY / DINNER – PASSENGER