CUSCO LAMBAYEQUE Email: [email protected] Av. Manco Cápac 515 – Wanchaq Ca. M. M. Izaga 740 Of. 207 - Chiclayo www.chaskiventura.com T: 51+ 84 233952 T: 51 +74 221282

PSMAV1 - PUNO- THE TIME OF THE

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DURATION AND PERIOD 2 Days/1 Night LOCATION TYPE OF TOURISM Etnotourism / Archeology TYPE OF SERVICES  Private ATTRACTIONS Archeological and Historical Complexes: Chullpas of Sillustani Leaving Culture: Andean Culture, music and traditional dances in Atunqolla Nature Complexes: Lake of Umayoc, Flora and Fauna Andin GUIDE – TOUR CONDUCTOR Professional in tourism with a large experience in accompanying groups and knowledge about the region of Puno. He will coordinate every detail of the tour to give you an interesting, safe and unforgettable travel.

CONCEPT Since time immemorial, the territory of Puno is governed by strong climate changes, mainly under the influence of the phenomenon "El Niño". At each change of the environment, the Andean people had to adapt themselves or disappear, achieving various cultural changes and technological developments. As a result, they became in turn, farmers, warriors or high Andean shepherds. As a testimony of the history of interaction between humans and their environment, the Time of the "Chulpas" offers to discover Chulpas - grave Funeral – from the (200 AC.), Tiwanaku, qolla and Inca (1450 DC ) cultures, as a reflection of the civilizations that arose from each environment created by our planet. A path between infinite landscapes that will give us very interesting readings at a time when global warming is gaining momentum.

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ITINERARY

DAY 1: ATUN QOLLA - ULLAGACHI  Reception at the meeting point or breakfast in Atunqolla.  Reunion before the trek

BEGINNING OF THE SERVICES

 Early departure from Atunqolla

 Discovery of pictograms, landscapes and native plants in the countryside.  Lunch on the banks of the lake, close to the “Chullpas de Cacsi”.  Walk up to Ullagachi, ancient pre Hispanic city.  Astronomical Observation and symbolic discovery of the Andean stars system.  Dinner and night in a campsite. DAY 2: ULLAGACHI - SILLUSTANI  Breakfast  Walk on the banks of the Umayoq Lake,  Boat to Chingarani  Visit of the reserve of « vicuñas » on the island of Umayoq

 Ascent to Chingarani  Descent on the banks of the lake  Lunch

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 Return in boat to Sillustani  Visit of the “Chullpas” of Sillustani: Before being placed in the grave, the body was mummified in a fetal position. The belongings of the mummy were put close to it, and sometimes some gold or silver items, pottery and food were also found next to it. Beliefs say that after death the body will wake up elsewhere, where they might drink and eat like before dying. We observe different types of burials, from the most simple, Pre-Incas, to the most sophisticated mausoleum, with fully enclosed building blocks.

Among the main features of this funeral constructions we note: * One entry, always directed to the east, used as a communication of the spirit of the deceased with the sun god. * The burial chamber, an arch formed with stones, uncut and of small dimensions. * Exterior made of blocks of hewn stones, large and fitted together precisely without closing the outside, without sealing them. * The upper part of Chulpas, from the Inca period, presents a row higher than the others, and which forms the cornice decorating the Chulpas. * Some stones have bas-reliefs representing mainly lizards and snakes. * Other exterior stones show protrusions, resembling to those found in , maybe used for handling other stones. * At the esoteric level, the Chulpas represent the male energy, because the Chulpas have the form of a phallus. Suggesting that to stay right the Chulpas needs the mummy; or that with the wish of the deceased, the phallus remains in erection.

 Return to Atunqolla  We will leave the community and continue our trip. END OF THE SERVICES

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SERVICES AND COMFORT INCLUDED  Entrances to all places mentioned.  Alimentation: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner  1 night in campsite  Official Guide of Tourism  Camping material: tents, WC, kitchen, table, chairs...  First aid kit and oxygen NOT INCLUDED  Tips for the team  Extra Drinks  Transport form and to Atun Qolla WE RECOMMAND  Camera + batteries  Light clothes, comfortable shoes, rain gear, fleece jacket  Small bag for the day  Extra Money for those who would buy handicrafts  Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen CUSCO Tel : (00-51-84) -233952 LAMBAYEQUE Cel.: (00-51- 74) 978163131 / RPM *510276 WWW.CHASKIVENTURA.COM [email protected]