Overview Chucuito Puno Fertility Temple – Half Day
- Duration Half Day
- Difficulty Easy
- Group size Minimum 2 people
The Temple of Fertility is located 28 kilometers from the city of Puno. According to historical data, in the 1940s, pottery, stones, metals, and some bone artifacts were discovered; it was also revealed that the excavation was under construction in preparation for the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors.
Then, thirty years later, Dr. Alberto Bueno Mendoza and his team conducted a second excavation, finding remains of channels, foundations of colonial buildings, and about 75 lithic sculptures of various sizes and shapes, although they did not specify what these sculptures actually were.
Therefore, we can say that the origin of these sculptures is uncertain; however, other specialists mention that such figures did not exist in the area, as there are no records. It is also presumed that the lithic sculptures found in the place were of a ceremonial nature and were intended for political and religious rituals.
As I have indicated, the origin remains unknown, but it is said that it was built by the initiative of a local resident to attract tourists, and over time, the place gained importance and became highly visited, perhaps more by women.
Additionally, it is known that everything originated from a myth and is now widely accepted by many people who desire to have children, making it one of the major attractions in the highlands.
To become a mother, the ritual involves coca leaves and maize chicha, where the woman, already seated on the phallus, must pour the chicha. If the liquid goes to the center, she may have children, but if it spills to the sides, she would not have the chance to become a mother.
Good to know
- 3,873 mInca Uyo in Chucuito, next to the Santo Domingo church.
- 18 kmfrom Puno, about 20 minutes by road.
- “Enclosure”from Aymara uyu: the Inca’s enclosure.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fertility Temple really Inca?
What does Inca Uyo mean?
Can I combine it with other visits?
Itinerary Chucuito Puno Fertility Temple – Half Day
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Pickup and transfer from your hotel to Chucuito, a place visited by dancers and romantic couples. Due to its location, it offers a beautiful view of Lake Titicaca.
The first stop in Chucuito is the Temple of Fertility. It is believed that the Inca Uyo was a temple dedicated to fertility, where nature was thanked for the miracle of human reproduction and Pachamama, Mother Earth, was honored.
The Inka Uyo is located in the Royal Treasure City, where some people come for various reasons. Then, we will visit the Church of Chucuito, whose side entrance shows the beauty of its construction with columns and arches. Some researchers consider it one of the best examples of colonial Renaissance architecture in the region. We will also see the Solar Clock in the center of the main square, an element of great importance.
A detail that distinguishes this town is the Huamanga Stone Clock, rectangular in shape, with a central needle that marks the hours as the sun advances. Finally, we will go to a fish farm.
Afterwards, we will return to the city of Puno and transfer you back to your hotel.
Includes / Does not include Chucuito Puno Fertility Temple – Half Day
Includes
- Pick up from your Hotel in Puno
- Visit all the places described in the itinerary
- Spanish/English professional guided
- Tickets for all tours
- Permanent assistance
- Transfer to your Hotel in Puno
Not included
- Food: Food, drinks, snacks.
- Grtuities .
Packing list Chucuito Puno Fertility Temple – Half Day
- Snacks (dried fruits, cookies, sweets, chocolates, etc.)
- Walking shoes or sneakers
- Complete rain gear or poncho (November to April)
- Warm clothing
- Hat or cap
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Toiletries
- Photo/video cameras and chargers
- Water bottle
Prices Chucuito Puno Fertility Temple – Half Day
Tour price
Price per person · ask us for group-size rates
- Starting from Price on request Get a quote
- Groups & private service Rate based on your group per person Get a quote
Overview
- Duration Half Day
- Difficulty Easy
- Group size Minimum 2 people
The Temple of Fertility is located 28 kilometers from the city of Puno. According to historical data, in the 1940s, pottery, stones, metals, and some bone artifacts were discovered; it was also revealed that the excavation was under construction in preparation for the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors.
Then, thirty years later, Dr. Alberto Bueno Mendoza and his team conducted a second excavation, finding remains of channels, foundations of colonial buildings, and about 75 lithic sculptures of various sizes and shapes, although they did not specify what these sculptures actually were.
Therefore, we can say that the origin of these sculptures is uncertain; however, other specialists mention that such figures did not exist in the area, as there are no records. It is also presumed that the lithic sculptures found in the place were of a ceremonial nature and were intended for political and religious rituals.
As I have indicated, the origin remains unknown, but it is said that it was built by the initiative of a local resident to attract tourists, and over time, the place gained importance and became highly visited, perhaps more by women.
Additionally, it is known that everything originated from a myth and is now widely accepted by many people who desire to have children, making it one of the major attractions in the highlands.
To become a mother, the ritual involves coca leaves and maize chicha, where the woman, already seated on the phallus, must pour the chicha. If the liquid goes to the center, she may have children, but if it spills to the sides, she would not have the chance to become a mother.
Good to know
- 3,873 mInca Uyo in Chucuito, next to the Santo Domingo church.
- 18 kmfrom Puno, about 20 minutes by road.
- “Enclosure”from Aymara uyu: the Inca’s enclosure.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fertility Temple really Inca?
What does Inca Uyo mean?
Can I combine it with other visits?
-
Pickup and transfer from your hotel to Chucuito, a place visited by dancers and romantic couples. Due to its location, it offers a beautiful view of Lake Titicaca.
The first stop in Chucuito is the Temple of Fertility. It is believed that the Inca Uyo was a temple dedicated to fertility, where nature was thanked for the miracle of human reproduction and Pachamama, Mother Earth, was honored.
The Inka Uyo is located in the Royal Treasure City, where some people come for various reasons. Then, we will visit the Church of Chucuito, whose side entrance shows the beauty of its construction with columns and arches. Some researchers consider it one of the best examples of colonial Renaissance architecture in the region. We will also see the Solar Clock in the center of the main square, an element of great importance.
A detail that distinguishes this town is the Huamanga Stone Clock, rectangular in shape, with a central needle that marks the hours as the sun advances. Finally, we will go to a fish farm.
Afterwards, we will return to the city of Puno and transfer you back to your hotel.
Includes
- Pick up from your Hotel in Puno
- Visit all the places described in the itinerary
- Spanish/English professional guided
- Tickets for all tours
- Permanent assistance
- Transfer to your Hotel in Puno
Not included
- Food: Food, drinks, snacks.
- Grtuities .
What does Inca Uyo mean?
Inca Uyo or known as the Temple of Fertility, initially had the purpose of being a usnho , a place for the worship of Mother Earth and her fertility, in which the crops that the Inca settlers had were worshiped. .
The temple has an area of 200 square meters and is surrounded by a wall of stones that are finely carved. Inside you will see a stone wall, but smaller; The buildings, together with the exterior ones, helped the settler determine the precise moments for carrying out agricultural production.
Some time later it was considered a fertilization temple that helps several women become mothers through a ritual that they practice and this decides whether they will be mothers in the future or not as well.
It may seem like a story you don’t believe, but in reality it has been shown that women became pregnant some time later and because of them they go to the place every year to thank the Inca deities, the Apus, for having made the miracle of being a mother possible.
How to get to the temple of fertility Puno
To get to this archaeological site, you have two options, the first is to go on a guided tour and the second is to go on your own.
Temple of Fertility where it is
It is located in the city of Chucuito, 25 minutes from Puno, near the shore of Lake Titicaca.
- Snacks (dried fruits, cookies, sweets, chocolates, etc.)
- Walking shoes or sneakers
- Complete rain gear or poncho (November to April)
- Warm clothing
- Hat or cap
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Toiletries
- Photo/video cameras and chargers
- Water bottle
Tour price
Price per person · ask us for group-size rates
- Starting from Price on request Get a quote
- Groups & private service Rate based on your group per person Get a quote
