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Private Tour to Cutimbo Chullpas (Inca tombs in Puno)
Cultural tourism

Tour from Puno to Cutimbo (3H)

Inca tombs better than Sillustani

ID: ES032
  • Description

    Tour Cutimbo (Description)

    The archaeological complex Cutimbo, characterized by their chullpas or burial towers, is located 22 km away from Puno on the highway to Moquegua, with an altitude of 4023 m.a.s.l. you will find there the biggest inca tombs of all Perú. (bigger than sillustani)

    Is important to know the location as is located in a mountain: flat at the top, so the place is mystical.

    On this tour you'll be visiting also San Luis de Alba, an old mine prior your visit to Cutimbo. It's a must if you have a half day on Puno

    By the way, just to mention Cutimbo name comes from "QUT" which means to return and "impuy" here. That conjugation means “back here”.

     

  • Itinerary

    Tour Cutimbo (Tourist Circuit)

    El Tour Cutimbo INCA LAKE offers for you to enjoy the following attractions:

    CHULLPAS OF CUTIMBO.

    The archaeological complex of Cutimbo had an extensive occupation (pre-Inca and Inca), was a ceremonial and ritual center. This place belonged to a local chief called Pedro Cutimbo.

    In this complex we can find the famous "Cutimbo Chullpas" with circular, rectangular and square shapes, from the most rustic to the most complex (with cornices and up to 8.5 meters). You can see also carved figures of animals in the chullpas like cats, viscacha (Andean squirrel), monkeys and snakes.

    RITUAL CENTER FOR THE DEATH.

    This ceremonial center was built for the cult to the death (the pass to another life), in the center of this complex we find the "Ushno or temple" made ​​with two different rock types, inside you can see 5 niches (3 along the east, 2 towards the south and north).

  • Include

    INCLUDED

    • Entrances fees to Cutimbo.
    • Guide English/Spanish.
    • Car transportation.


    DON'T INCLUDED

    • Tips.
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5/5
Gretta Marshell
Dallas, Texas, Estados Unidos

I will be more than happy recommending to choose the tour because it was good value for money and I was very impressed with the organization. Thank you Incalake and my Guide Edwin.

5/5
Vania Gilmore
Tucson

My husband and I have visited and toured over 5 countries and Peru was fantastic,archaeological remains like Cutimbo in Puno, Sillustani etc. I Hope to come back soon.

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Britta Sweetman
Ottawa, Ontario, Canadá

Mery and I really enjoyed our experience to Cutimbo, we were so happy with Incalake Travel Agency, they were brilliant, our tour guide was just sensational and we were so lucky to have the best group of people you could ever wish for.

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Frieda Sosnowski
Boston, Massachusetts, Estados Unidos

We are so glad we went to Cutimbo. While journey the ride was interesting and the two cities captivating. A good way to start the journey and take another tours around Titicaca lake.

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