Inca Tunuhuiri

Ancient temple lying close to the city of Puno which offers an excellent location to visit and give offerings of thanks and spiritual contact.

ICHU.- Ichu: Every 29th June, the lake fishermen of the shores and the islands meet at the village of Ichu to give thanks, ask the powers for their grace, or simply to enter into harmony with the "pacha", or Mother Nature. It is a marvellous pilgrimage spectacle where the sons return to their palce of birth and put on a most colourful "fiesta", or party. Ideal for a spiritual pilgrimage from Puno, a walk that lasts approximately 2 hours. On arrival a ceremony of offerings to the Pachamama is held. For further details, contact reservas@amarutours.com

 Inka Uyu

Located 18km from the city of Puno, just off the paved Puno/Copacabana/Desaguadero road. The Inca Uyu was constructed in the Inca period in the folds of mount Atoja (Achachila/Apu). An ideal site for fertility and/or productivity ceremonies, especially in moonlit nights or special days of the year.

Today, in the centre of the rectangular structure, are stone phalluses which give the site an air of greater mystery and recreation. Previously, the site was a centre for the study solstices and equinoxes, again accompanied by collective offerings.

 Cutimbo

For most of the year the Altiplano is dry and Cutimbo's placement offers unbeatable views of the local scenery which seems tinted with gold thanks to the dried grasses of the plains. The pure air and location of Cutimbo gives a feel of how a condor would view the Altiplano, a perfect place to get into contact with the energies of the pachamama (mother nature) and anaypacha (the cosmos).

 Ccopa Amaya

Sanctuary located in the western part of lake Titicaca, on the road to Charcas and Santa Rosa de Yanaque, nearly in the middle of the lake. A place for offerings to the Pachamama (mother earth)or Mamacota (mother water). Its site allows views of the immensity of the lake as well as nearly all its natural islands and the local Aymara villages and communities.

Nature and man harmonize perfectly here. Its strategic location focuses the centre of the lake with the heights around, with natural sculptures which have been used as pilgrimage points for millennia waiting for contact with us. Do not hesitate, get into contact with us.

 Villca Uta

Found close to the city of Juli on the road to the Bolivian border, Villca Uta is an interdismensional portal thousands of years old. A site for the pilgrims of the New Aurora who will see the sun's light reflected in the doorway as part of the pathway of light. Retreats also offered. Prior knowledge of the site vital.

 Ticonata Island

A small island with easy access found just off the island of Amantani. The island is reached by travelling overland to Capachica, then on to the nearby village of Ccotos, where a sailboat ride takes you to the island and its nearly abandoned temples where mystic private ceremonies can be performed. It is possible to organize all this with the local communities who will also offer food and lodgings.

 Soto Island

A nature sanctuary perfect for offerings to lake Titicaca and a point of contact with your own interior temple. A sacred site for ceremonies of the highest spiritual order. It takes time to get to this island and it is necessary to sail or travel by road to the northern part of lake Titicaca. En route a stopover at the nearby island of Suasi is possible, an island with hostals and lodgings.

 Achachila Kapia

A natural temple found close to the minor lake and the town of Yunguyo on the Bolivian border. This is a special pilgrimage only suitable for the physically fit. In the upper part of Kapia there is a beautiful small bluewater lake used for specific rituals. Today, thanks to its location and isolation, Kapia is a centre for channeling strong lake energies. A well organized visit is ideal, thus arrangements should be made well in advance.

A focal point of energies of fertility and abundance that should be carefully controlled. On 10th October each year the site celebrates its patron saint, San Francisco de Borja, on which day devotees from all social, economic cultural and national backgrounds gather.

 Pacha Tata y Pacha Mama

Located on the island of Amantani, these temples represent the duality and balance of life. They are ceremonial centres used for pilgrimages and spiritual retreats for large groups..

The island's toad-like shape symbolizes material and spiritual wealth, giving balance to the individual and offering organized visits to overcome emotional problems, bring harmony, encounter the I interior and bring balance to the body's energies.

 Tihuanaco

Found on Bolivian soil, it is possible to visit Tihuanaco as part of a "Full Day" tour. A sacred site that will reaffirm anyone on a spiritual or mystic path, a most famous site and important for both Bolivia and Peru.

The pyramid of Calasaya, the monoliths and the Gateway of the Sun make up one of the most powerful altars in the Titicaca region.