Puno: Cutimbo Chullpas and Cave Paintings | Half Day

Highlights

• Discover the ancient chullpas and cave paintings of Cutimbo.
• Enjoy breathtaking landscapes and geological formations of the Altiplane.
• Learn about the colonial history of the Laykakota and San Luis de Alba mines.

Description

Departure from Puno – 9:00 a.m. The experience begins with pickup from your hotel in Puno. Together with your tour guide, you will set off on a journey of approximately 45 minutes to the Cutimbo Archaeological Complex, enjoying the characteristic landscapes of the highlands along the way. Cutimbo Cave Paintings During the ascent to the plateau, you'll discover ancient cave paintings, evidence of the presence of the first inhabitants of this region. Your tour guide will help you to interpret these representations and learn about their importance in the history of the highlands. Cutimbo Chullpas Upon reaching the upper part, explore the impressive Chullpas de Cutimbo, ancient funerary towers built in stone and linked to pre-Inca and Inca cultures. Tour the complex while learning about the stories and funeral traditions of its former inhabitants. From the plateau, you can also admire unique geological formations and sweeping views of the Andean landscape, ideal for taking photos. Laykakota Mines On the way back to Puno, learn about the history of the famous Laykakota Mines, important silver deposits during the colonial era. Discover how their wealth was linked to the Salcedo brothers and to some of the most important events in the colonial history of Puno. Ruins of San Luis de Alba Continue to the remains of San Luis de Alba, a former colonial settlement linked to the exploitation of the Laykakota mines. Here you will learn about a different side of Puno's history, marked by mineral wealth, conflicts, and the development of the region during the colonial period. Return to Puno – approximately 1:00 p.m. After this last visit, we'll head back to Puno, ending a half-day experience that combines archaeology, history, and Andean landscapes in places that still remain off the busiest tourist routes.

Includes

Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel (hotels located within the city of Puno) Tourism transportation during the entire excursion Entrance fees to the locations visited Official tour guide

Excludes

Breakfast Lunch Bottle of water Tips (optional) Personal expenses, keepsakes, and souvenirs Other services not mentioned in the program

Important Information

• When you are picked up from your hotel, the tour guide will look for you by name.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund