PUNO - SILLUSTANI HALF DAY
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By zoeey .
Published on 09/24/2007
The Great Cemetery of Hatum Colla is located along the road to Juliaca,
30 km away from Puno. Here lie the remains of the inhabitants who once
dominated Lake Titicaca before being conquered by the Incas. Twenty
foot tall (6m) towers surround the lake Umayo. The stonework of these
towers is done in Inca style because these cultures were the roots of
the great culture of Cusco.Sillustani Tombs
Twenty Foot Tall Towers Surrounding Lake
Inca Style Stone Work
The Great Cemetery of Hatum Colla is located along the road to Juliaca,
30 km away from Puno. Here lie the remains of the inhabitants who once
dominated Lake Titicaca before being conquered by the Incas. Twenty
foot tall (6m) towers surround the lake Umayo. The stonework of these
towers is done in Inca style because these cultures were the roots of
the great culture of Cusco.
Sillustani Tombs
Twenty Foot Tall Towers Surrounding Lake
Inca Style Stone Work
The Great Cemetery of Hatum Colla is located along the road to Juliaca,
30 km away from Puno. Here lie the remains of the inhabitants who once
dominated Lake Titicaca before being conquered by the Incas. Twenty
foot tall (6m) towers surround the lake Umayo. The stonework of these
towers is done in Inca style because these cultures were the roots of
the great culture of Cusco.Some people will get altitude sickness in Puno. To prevent this, you must remain calm for the first few hours until you’ve adjusted to the high altitude. Chewing coca leaves and drinking coca tea can help as well.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
PUNO - SILLUSTANI HALF DAY
The Great Cemetery of Hatum Colla is located along the road to Juliaca,
30 km away from Puno. Here lie the remains of the inhabitants who once
dominated Lake Titicaca before being conquered by the Incas. Twenty
foot tall (6m) towers surround the lake Umayo. The stonework of these
towers is done in Inca style because these cultures were the roots of
the great culture of Cusco.
Some people will get altitude sickness in Puno. To prevent this, you must remain calm for the first few hours until you’ve adjusted to the high altitude. Chewing coca leaves and drinking coca tea can help as well.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: