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Explore the Quechua area of Puno and visit the pink city of Lampa, Pucará and its traditional bulls, as well as the impressive rock formations of the Tinajani Canyon.

Highlights

• Cultural visit to Lampa and Pucará, historic towns of the highlands
• Light trekking among the rock formations of the Tinajani Canyon
• Unique Andean landscapes and contact with the Quechua culture

Description

Hotel pick-up (7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.) We'll start the tour by picking you up from your hotel in the city of Puno and then head to the Quechua area of the highlands. LAMPA – PINK CITY Our first stop will be Lampa, known as the Pink City. We'll stroll through its colonial streets and visit the Santiago Apóstol Church (1675), which has been declared a national monument. You'll get to see its catacombs and a replica of Michelangelo's La Pietà. PUCARÁ We'll continue to Pucará, the birthplace of one of the oldest cultures in the highlands. We'll visit the Lithic Museum, where important archaeological pieces of the Pucará culture are exhibited, also recognized for its traditional bulls. Here, we'll enjoy a box lunch. TINAJANI CANYON The tour culminates in the impressive Tinajani Canyon, a little-known natural gem. We'll take a light hike of about 3 km (30 to 45 minutes), visiting viewpoints and rock formations with reddish tones, including the iconic Roca del Vigilante. Back to Puno After the visit, we'll head back to Puno, arriving around 7:00 p.m.

Includes

Hotel pick-up Round-trip tourist transportation Professional guide in Spanish and English

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund