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Sillustani
Do a half‑day tour from Puno; no overnight stay needed.
Sillustani is a tiny lakeside site on the Altiplano, 40 km from Puno. Its pre‑Inca funeral towers and wildlife can be seen in a few hours, so a single half‑day visit is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PEN
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season)
- Airport
- JUL
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Peru ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Peru's migration authority (Migraciones) or a Peruvian consulate; keep the entry record you receive, as hotels may ask for it.
- Peru ↗Machu Picchu entry is by timed ticket for a named circuit, with daily caps; in high season tickets sell out weeks or months ahead. Buy tickets only from the official Ministry of Culture seller or a licensed agency.
- Peru ↗The classic Inca Trail needs a permit booked through a licensed operator, often months ahead; the trail closes every February for maintenance.
- Peru ↗Altitude sickness is common above 2,500 m: ascend gradually, rest on day one, and ask a doctor before travel if you have heart or lung conditions.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sillustani105 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sillustani, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Peruvian sol (PEN, S/).Peru-wide
- SIM or eSIMClaro, Movistar, Entel and Bitel sell prepaid SIMs; register with your passport at official shops.Peru-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap; bottled or filtered.Peru-wide
- TippingRestaurants: About 10% if service is not included.Peru-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Peru-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch altitude effects and keep an eye on loose livestock on paths.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin; carry tissue and coins for public toilets.Peru-wide
- Emergency numbers105 police · 116 fire · 106 SAMU ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays; strikes can shut roads and shops.Peru-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportJUL Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (About 45 min by taxi to Puno; then a separate trip to Sillustani).
- Getting aroundWalk the uphill path to the towers; taxis from the highway or Puno can bring you to the trailhead.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Puno (1 h)S/90–100
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed in Puno, a night, per personPEN 25
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Puno, a night, per roomPEN 120
- High-end bedDouble room in Puno, a night, per roomPEN 250
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PEN 30 · Mid PEN 60 · High PEN 100
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JUL Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (About 45 min by taxi to Puno; then a separate trip to Sillustani)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jul
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Aug
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Sep
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jan (7 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sillustani: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
6 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
4 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
3 rd
Jun
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
2 rd
Jul
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
2 rd
Aug
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
3 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
4 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
6 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the uphill path to the towers; taxis from the highway or Puno can bring you to the trailhead.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sillustani
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h each way
Taxi from Puno (≈ S/90, 1 h) or agency half‑day tour (S/25‑30, departs ~14:00)Taxi from Puno (≈ S/90, 1 h) or agency half‑day tour (S/25‑30, departs ~2:00 PM)
Agency price includes entrance fee; taxi lets you visit in the morning.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Camp on site
No formal lodging; bring your own gear if you wish to stay overnight.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- S/30–90 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed in Puno1 × 1 night × PEN 25 | PEN 25 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × PEN 30 | PEN 30 |
| Agency half‑day tour from Puno (incl. entrance)1 × PEN 25 · check | PEN 25 |
| Taxi from Puno (1 h each way, 1 h waiting)1 × PEN 90 · S/90 with 1 h wait; S/100 with 2 h wait | PEN 90 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PEN 17 |
| Trip total≈ PEN 187 per person per day, bed included | PEN 187 |
Most visitors sleep in Puno
2026 estimate in soles; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Entrance fee (adult) | S/15 |
| Entrance fee (student) | S/5 |
| Agency half‑day tour (incl. entrance) | S/25–30 |
| Taxi from Puno (1 h) | S/90–100 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No regular public transport; arrange taxi or agency trip.
- Altitude is ~3,800 m; ascend slowly.
- Roads can be rough; check vehicle condition.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 105
- Fire
- 116
- SAMU ambulance
- 106
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police105
- Fire116
- SAMU ambulance106
Embassy
US consulate in Lima; nearest Peruvian consular services in Puno (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Puno → Sillustani: about S/90–100, 1 h (check)
- Agency half‑day tour: S/25–30 incl. entrance, departs ~14:00 (check)S/25–30 incl. entrance, departs ~2:00 PM (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwanˈto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the toilet? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sillustani. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a morning taxi from Puno for sunrise photography.
- Combine with a visit to the nearby island rangers for alpaca photos.
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