Aymara's route 1 day tour in Puno: Inca Uyo, Aramu Muru, Molloco
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8 hours 30 minutes
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This tour follows the Aymara Route through Puno's southern highlands, connecting ancient sites with colonial landmarks along Lake Titicaca's shore.
Your first stop is Inca Uyo in Chucuito, an Incan fertility temple marked by dozens of stone phallus sculptures arranged in a ceremonial courtyard. From there, you'll head to the Chullpas de Molloco—circular stone towers that once served as above-ground tombs for the pre-Incan elite.
You'll also visit the Waru Warus, raised agricultural platforms that reveal how ancient communities managed farming in harsh, frost-prone conditions. At Aramu Muru, you'll find a carved doorway in solid rock—locals call it the "Gate of the Gods" and believe it holds energetic significance.
The tour continues to Juli, once known as "Little Rome of the Americas" for its concentration of colonial churches. You'll visit its Main Church, an impressive example of Andean Baroque architecture. Afterward, there's time to walk along Juli's small sandy beach. Join now!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Fertility Temple
In Chucuito, you'll explore the Temple of Fertility (Inca Uyo), an Incan ceremonial site featuring dozens of carved stone phalluses arranged in a walled courtyard—their original purpose is still debated, though fertility rituals are the most common theory. At the main square, you'll see a 1610 alabaster sundial, still standing from the colonial period. The town centers around two plazas, both lined with 17th-century churches that show the layers of Chucuito's colonial past. The stop combines Incan and Spanish colonial architecture against the backdrop of Lake Titicaca and the surrounding highlands.
At Molloco, you'll visit 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, their bodies placed in a fetal position facing east. The towers show the stonework techniques used before the Inca empire, with some still bearing traces of the original mortar. Walking through the site, you'll see how these communities approached death and ancestor veneration—the towers were designed to keep the deceased visible and present in daily life, rather than hidden underground. The site offers a perspective on burial practices that predate the more widely known Incan traditions.
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Aymara's route 1 day tour in Puno: Inca Uyo, Aramu Muru, Molloco
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What‘s Included
Entrance to the attractions Chucuito, Molloco, Aramu Muru
Chicken/Trout options available
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Breakfast
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Aramu Muru - Great Guide
todddF7285YE,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the pleasure of exploring Aramu Muru by day and night with the great Hugo as my guide! We hiked in an around the site early in the morning so we that we could welcome and whitness the Winter Solstice first sun light sprawl its crimson rays over the red stone portal gate way! Hugo provided a wealth of knowledge of the site location and surrounding Titicaca region and both ancient and current cultural history. Hugo is a lot of fun to hang out with too!
Tour to Amaru Muru
rdiayalahq,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was so awed by the energy of the place. Certain spots are energy vortexes and this is one of them. There was rain at the time I went with my guide. But the excellent thing was it was just the 2 of us. And everything felt so magnified in energy. Pls give urselves the chance to experience this.
A day in Puno
K4052HZjanetr,Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The drive was stunning and it was nice to be able to visit the sites without the hordes of people. Our guide was informative and he let us explore on our time.
Peaceful trip full of wonderful experiences
superikim,May 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing trip to fertility temple, inca tombs and very special place Aramu Muru. Samuel, the guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Places to open your heart and being grateful to be alive. Thank you !!!
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