Puno: Aramu Muru portal tour with Inca Uyo & tombs

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Free cancellation

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Duration5h

GroupPrivate

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PickupAt your hotel

Step through ancient portals & stories near Lake Titicaca

You’ll wander among ancient fertility stones at Inca Uyo, touch the weathered tombs of Molloco, and stand before the mysterious Aramu Muru portal outside Puno. With stories from your local guide and time to explore each site quietly, this day trip leaves you with moments — and questions — you’ll remember long after the journey ends.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Aramu Muru and Surroundings

Visit Inca Uyo fertility temple
Explore Chullpas de Molloco tombs
Hike around Aramu Muru gate

The Experience

I’ll admit, I didn’t expect to be standing in front of a field of stone phalluses before lunch. But that’s how our day trip from Puno started — at Inca Uyo, where the air smelled faintly of earth after last night’s rain and our guide, Juan, grinned as he explained the fertility rituals. He said the stones were for honoring rain and crops, but honestly, it was hard not to laugh (Li did when I tried to say “Uyo” in Quechua — probably butchered it). The place felt old in a way that made my skin prickle a little, like you could almost hear the past humming under your feet.

After that we bumped along winding roads toward Molloco. The chullpas — those tall stone tombs — just sit out there against the hills, quiet except for wind and the odd sheep bell. Juan pointed out how each one was built by hand, no mortar, just stone stacked on stone. I ran my fingers over one; it was rough and cold even though the sun was out. There’s something about seeing where people buried their important ones centuries ago that makes you go quiet for a bit. We didn’t linger long — maybe out of respect or maybe because clouds were rolling in fast.

The main thing though was Aramu Muru itself. It’s about an hour from Puno but feels like another planet — huge red rocks everywhere and this flat “doorway” carved into a cliff. Some people call it a portal; Juan told us stories about shamans coming here for ceremonies. We took the short hike around (watch your step, some rocks wobble) and then just stood there for a while. I pressed my forehead to the stone like he suggested — not sure what I expected but I did feel weirdly calm after. Maybe it’s all in your head or maybe there really is something about this place. Either way, I still think about that silence sometimes when things get noisy back home.

What’s included

Your day includes private transport with hotel pickup and drop-off in Puno, guidance from a local expert throughout Inca Uyo, Molloco tombs, and Aramu Muru portal visits—so you can just focus on exploring without worrying about logistics or tickets along the way.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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