WONDERFUL

CULTURAL QUECHUA ROUTE

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2019 - 2025

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This route, north of Puno, takes us on a journey through time, connecting us with the deep roots of the cultures that once inhabited this region, including the Pucará, Quechua, and Aymara peoples, who left an impressive legacy in the form of archaeological complexes and historic monuments.

Departure: 7:00 AM / Minimum 2 people
Return: 7:00 PM
Type: Shared group / Available as a private tour upon request

Shared/Private

Puno

Tour/Cultural

We begin by visiting the Sillustani Archaeological Complex, an impressive site where funerary towers rise up to 12 meters high, built by the Kolla and Inca civilizations. Next, we continue to Lampa, a charming town with colonial architecture, where the Santiago Apóstol Church captivates visitors with its catacombs and a replica of Michelangelo’s Pietà.

Finally, we arrive in Pucará town, where we explore its rich heritage connected to Andean cosmology and take part in a coffee-route workshop. We will also visit traditional shops to see the famous Pucará Bulls, symbols of prosperity and good luck.

This route offers a profound connection with the history, art, and living traditions of the Peruvian highlands.

The tour concludes in the late afternoon, and after an enriching day, we return you to your hotel.

  • Hotel Pickup (from hotels located in the urban center).
  • Bilingual Official Tour Guide (English-Spanish).
  • Entrance Fees to all visited sites.
  • Tourist Transportation.
  • Included Activities as described in the itinerary.
  • Continuous Assistance throughout the tour.
  • Basic First Aid Kit with Oxygen.
  • Optional Activities
  • Extras Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tips for Staff
  • Additional Transfers if hotels are located outside the urban center
  • Drinks or Other Personal Expenses
  • Reusable Water Bottle (If you bring a plastic bottle, please make sure to take it back to your hotel).
  • Walking Shoes (for easy walks).
  • Sunscreen.
  • Hat or Cap.
  • UV Protection Sunglasses.
  • Cash in Peruvian Soles for souvenirs or personal expenses.
  • Personal Medications (Remember that pharmacies are limited in the towns).
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Respect for local communities and environment.

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Professional guide English / Spanish.

Safe transportation

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Oxygen bottle

In transport and in hotels.

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    We had a wonderful birdwatching tour yesterday, organized by Giardino Tour. Luis was an excellent guide, and Julio was an excellent driver. We drove from Arequipa to the Mejia Lagoons National Bird Sanctuary...
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    Giardino was recommended by a friend, and even though I had booked some hotels on my own, they managed to work around it, and provide us a wonderful experience from Paracas, Nazca, Ica, Huacachina to Puno. The guide Luis Angel was very knowledgeable, answered every question, and went over and beyond his duties to make the tour an unforgettable time in Perú.
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    Decat08
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    We had a fun and educational private Colca Valley tour and road trips with Ramiro (guide) and Herbert (driver) from Giardino Tours. They picked us up from the Arequipa airport, took us to our accommodations at Colca Lodge, took us on a beautiful hike to the isolated Chimpa Fortress... We are glad the agency we engaged to plan our Peru adventure chose Giardino Tours for this part of the trip!
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    We traveled in Peru with having all of our trip booked through the Giardino travel agency. Karla helped us with the planning and booked the trip, the individual tours and our flights. The price for the tour overall was very reasonable... The guides were fantastic and were the best part about doing these tours. They were knowledgeable and had some of the best recommendations for us to do
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    Best tour operator in Perú! We have been working with Giardino Tours for years and they have always been outstanding... They will always help us in the best possible way and their service and guides are impeccable. They will sometimes go out of their way just to accommodate our…
    Ritaana
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    We went on a two-day tour with Luis and Julio and it was amazing! Luis speaks very good English and knows a lot about the history and culture of is own country. At every question, he could easily give you a good answer and explainating. Julio was a very good driver. We felt very safe and he stopt at the best spots for pictures. This was one of the best trips during our stay in Peru. We highly recommend this tour guide!