• Fertility Temple - In Chucuito, visitors can explore the Temple of Fertility (Inca Uyo), an Incan ceremonial site featuring numerous carved stone phalluses arranged within a walled courtyard. The original purpose of these structures is still debated, though fertility rituals are the most widely accepted theory. In the main square, a 1610 alabaster sundial from the colonial period still stands. The town is centered around two plazas, both lined with 17th-century churches that reflect Chucuito’s colonial history. This stop offers a blend of Incan and Spanish colonial architecture set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Titicaca and the surrounding highlands.
• Chullpas de Molloco - At Molloco, visitors can explore a group of chullpas—pre-Incan burial towers that rise up to 7 meters above the altiplano. These cylindrical stone structures were built to house the remains of nobility and community leaders, with bodies placed in a fetal position facing east. The towers showcase the stonework techniques used before the Inca empire, with some still retaining traces of the original mortar. Walking through the site, visitors can see how these communities approached death and ancestor veneration, as the towers were designed to keep the deceased visible and present in daily life, rather than hidden underground. The site provides insight into burial practices that predate the more widely known Incan traditions.
• Portal de Aramu Muru - Aramu Muru is a doorway carved into a rock face in the high desert near Lake Titicaca. Locals refer to it as the “Gate of the Gods” and have various stories about its origins. The most popular tale involves an Incan priest named Aramu Muru, who supposedly fled here during the Spanish conquest with a golden disk, placed it in the carving, and vanished through the stone. The site attracts visitors interested in its energetic qualities, with many coming to meditate at the doorway or place their hands on the carved stone. The surrounding area features naturally eroded rock formations that, depending on the angle, can resemble faces or animals. Whether drawn to the legend or curious about the geology and local beliefs, the site offers a unique stop that blends pre-Columbian stories with the stark landscape of the altiplano.
• Waru waru - At the Waru Waru Camellones, visitors can observe a pre-Columbian agricultural system still visible across the altiplano. The raised earthen platforms are separated by water channels that served three purposes: absorbing heat during the day and releasing it at night to prevent frost damage, providing irrigation during dry periods, and enriching the soil with nutrient-rich sediment from the water. This farming technique enabled communities to cultivate potatoes, quinoa, and other crops at nearly 4,000 meters above sea level, where temperatures can drop below freezing even during the growing season. Some of these field systems are hundreds of years old. Agricultural researchers have studied the Waru Waru to understand how raised-bed farming can work in frost-prone regions, and a few communities have revived the technique in recent decades.
• Juli - In Juli, visitors can explore the Plaza de Armas and the Main Church, which dominates one side of the square. The town earned the nickname “Little Rome of the Andes” in colonial times due to its concentration of Catholic churches—Jesuits established Juli as a regional religious center in the 16th century. The Main Church’s stone facade showcases the Andean Baroque style that developed here, blending European architectural forms with indigenous stoneworking traditions. The bell towers and carved entrance are among the best-preserved examples from this period in the Lake Titicaca region. After visiting the plaza, visitors can stop at Juli’s beach, one of the few sandy stretches along the lake’s shore. Most of the shoreline is rocky or reed-covered, making this spot unique. Visitors will have time to walk along the sand and enjoy the view over the water before returning.

• Entrance to the attractions Chucuito, Molloco, Aramu Muru
• Lunch included
• Tourist transportation provided

• Breakfast
• Personal expenses
• Drinks

This tour embarks on the Aymara Route through the southern highlands of Puno, linking ancient sites with colonial landmarks along the shores of Lake Titicaca.

The first destination is Inca Uyo in Chucuito, an Incan fertility temple distinguished by numerous stone phallus sculptures arranged in a ceremonial courtyard. Following this, the journey leads to the Chullpas de Molloco—circular stone towers that once served as above-ground tombs for the pre-Incan elite.

The tour also includes a visit to the Waru Warus, elevated agricultural platforms that demonstrate how ancient communities managed farming in challenging, frost-prone environments. At Aramu Muru, a carved doorway in solid rock awaits—locals refer to it as the “Gate of the Gods,” believing it holds energetic significance.

The tour proceeds to Juli, historically known as the “Little Rome of the Americas” due to its abundance of colonial churches. Visitors will explore its Main Church, a remarkable example of Andean Baroque architecture. Afterward, there is an opportunity to stroll along Juli’s quaint sandy beach. Join today!

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