Ruta Aymara from Puno: Chucuito, Molloco, Aramu Muro & Juli

Five stops along the Aymara route, from colonial plazas to stone-carved mysteries

A full-day guided tour from Puno following the Ruta Aymara through five sites: Chucuito's colonial plaza and Temple of Fertility (Inka Uyu), the funerary towers at Molloco, the carved stone gateway of Aramu Muro, the agricultural terraces of Waru warus, and Juli, known as the little Rome of America. Hotel pickup and drop-off included; guide speaks English or Spanish; lunch in Juli is optional.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day cultural and natural tour

• Pick up from hotels at 8 AM
• Visit Chucuito and Temple of Fertility
• Visit Chullpas de Molloco
• Travel to and visit Aramu Muro
• Visit Waru warus
• Arrive in Juli for optional lunch
• Return to Puno at 4 PM

The experience

Chucuito opens the route: a colonial town where the plaza holds a stone sundial and the church displays the arched stonework of its era. The Temple of Fertility, called Inka Uyu, sits here: a Lupaca architectural site marked by carved stone phalluses that predate the Inca and trace back to the Qhapaq culture. From there, the tour moves south to Molloco, where funerary towers (chullpas) stand in both square and circular forms, some built as underground chambers that rival the better-known towers at Sillustani.

Aramu Muro comes next, a 40-minute drive from Molloco over the road toward Bolivia. A massive rock face holds a doorway carved in low relief: known also as Wilca Uta or the Devil's Gate. Local legend says the pre-Inca god Aramu Muro vanished through this stone portal, taking a solar disc to protect it from Spanish conquest. The site draws fewer visitors than the earlier stops and carries a reputation among locals for spiritual energy and mystery. After this, the tour reaches Waru warus, the raised agricultural terraces, before arriving in Juli by early afternoon.

Juli, called the little Rome of America for its religious architecture, is where the group stops for lunch: optional for each passenger. The return to Puno begins around 4pm. The full day runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off at your hotel in the city center, with a professional guide leading the route in English or Spanish (other languages available at additional cost).

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Puno city center.
• professional guide in English or Spanish.
• entry to all five sites (Chucuito, Molloco, Aramu Muro, Waru warus, and Juli).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (8 to 60 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Agencia de Viajes y Turismo Pacha Expedition

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling with a group or prefer a shared experience with a guide who knows the history and local stories of each stop. The fixed schedule packs five distinct sites into a single day, which works well for travelers on a shorter stay in Puno.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Temple of Fertility in Chucuito, and why is it significant?

Inka Uyu, the Temple of Fertility, is a Lupaca architectural site distinguished by carved stone phalluses: a rare architectural feature that traces back to the Qhapaq culture and predates the Inca. It represents an early cultural layer in the region's history.

How far is Aramu Muro from Molloco, and what makes it worth the drive?

Aramu Muro lies 75 kilometers away, about 40 minutes by road toward Bolivia. A doorway is carved into the rock face in low relief, and local tradition holds that a pre-Inca god disappeared through it. The site is less visited than other stops on the route and is considered spiritually significant by the local community.

Is lunch included in the tour, and where do we eat?

Lunch happens in Juli, the final major stop, but it is optional. You choose whether to eat there. Juli is known for its colonial religious architecture and is called the little Rome of America.

What time does the tour start and end?

Hotel pickup begins at 8am from the city center of Puno, and the return to your hotel is around 4pm, making it an eight-hour full-day tour.