Lampa Day Trip

Visit the Jesuit temple of Santiago Apostle and its eerie catacombs decorated with skulls and bones with this excursion to Lampa, where you'll also see its colonial buildings built with pink ashlar stone.

Lampa Day Trip

We'll pick you up at 8 am at your hotel in Puno to head north for a 2-hour drive to Lampa.

Upon arrival, we'll visit the Jesuit temple of Santiago Apostle, a notable symbol of the town. Inside you'll find Christian relics, including a sculpture of the Virgin of Chiquinquira, a crucified Christ made of leather, the silver image of the Immaculate Conception, and the Pietà, a replica of the renowned sculpture by Michelangelo.

Next, we'll access the atrium of the church, enclosed by 8 towers, and enter the ancient catacombs. This mausoleum features a funeral chamber or ossuary adorned with skulls and bones.

After visiting the temple, we will walk through the streets of Lampa, admiring its colonial buildings such as the Casona Frisancho. We will pass by the Municipality of Lampa, a beautiful structure built in pink ashlar stone, and cross the Cal y Canto bridge, notable for its historical significance.

We will return to Puno, stopping at a local market for shopping. This is an opportunity to purchase souvenirs.

Finally, we will arrive in Puno and drop you off at your hotel at 3 pm.