Peru · Rural Experiences

5-Hour Sillustani Tour from Puno with Umayo Lagoon and Local Home

5 Hours Round trip from 21115 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire panoramic views of Puno from a scenic viewpoint
02 Explore the ancient Waruwaru hydraulic systems at Sillustani
03 Observe the local flora and fauna around Umayo lagoon
04 Visit a traditional local home to learn about indigenous customs

Embark on a 5-hour excursion from Puno that begins with hotel pickup at approximately 14:00. After a 40-minute drive, enjoy a captivating viewpoint overlooking the city before continuing to Sillustani to explore the ancient Waruwaru hydraulic systems, local flora and fauna, and the Umayo lagoon. On the return journey, stop at a traditional local home for insight into indigenous customs and everyday life.

Upon arriving at Sillustani, we will walk to observe the Waruwaru hydraulic systems of pre-Hispanic cultivation fields.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Puno, Ayaviri

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sillustani, Umayo Lagoon, and Local Life

We start the tour by picking you up from your hotel at approximately 14:00.
We will travel for approximately 40 minutes and arrive at a viewpoint to observe the city of Puno.
Upon arriving at Sillustani, we will walk to observe the Waruwaru hydraulic systems of pre-Hispanic cultivation fields.
We will observe the flora and fauna of the area and the Umayo lagoon.
On the way back, we will stop at a local house to learn about the lives and customs of the local people.