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Located 18 km from the city of Puno on the shores of Lake
Titicaca, a small town from the colonial era, considered as "the city
of the Royal Boxes" because during the colonial era it was the center for
tax collection, and in this town, the sale of mercury determined the
pricing law for gold and silver. These were exploited from the mines of
Potosí. Nowadays, several tourist spots can be visited in this
town.
Inca Uyo: It is a construction from the Inca era, with rectangular
stone blocks. The most outstanding construction is the temple of fertility or
"Inca Uyo," where approximately 20 phallic sculptures in stone can be
found, and outside, a giant stone positioned horizontally. These two
features have various explanations:
It served as a geodetic-astronomical observatory to determine
the auspicious times for agricultural activities.
A place where fertility was worshiped.
The Cross of Inquisition: It is an atrium consisting of a
pedestal, smooth column, and stone cross. Located next to the Church,
according to history, religious justice was exercised here to eliminate the
religion of the Aymara and Lupaca cultures.
Main square: in this place is the Solar clock,
stone fountain, the most prominent feature is the Church of the Assumption built in the
colonial era.
The Chucuito viewpoint: ceremonial center of the Lupaca
culture, nowadays the population practices farewell ceremonies
to the carnival festival here and it is also a strategic point to observe the
landscape of Lake Titicaca.
At 2:00 p.m., passengers are picked up from their hotels in
the center of the city of Puno to head to Chucuito, and in minutes we will reach
our destination. The guide will provide all the explanations and indicate the most
suitable route to start the tour. In the main square, we can appreciate and, if we wish, purchase crafts from the area. At 5:00 p.m.,
we return to the city of Puno and transfer to their hotels.