Altiplano: papas of Sillustani
After having lunch in Juliaca, we stopped in Sillustani. This place is located closed to Puno and Umayo lake. It's famous for its pre-incan burial ground.
Just before going to see the "chullpas" of the site, we stopped by a peruvian farm where a man was here to show us and explain how Incan were growing potatoes (or "papas" in spanish).
Here are some varieties of "papas" already grown by Incans:
Just before going to see the "chullpas" of the site, we stopped by a peruvian farm where a man was here to show us and explain how Incan were growing potatoes (or "papas" in spanish).
Here are some varieties of "papas" already grown by Incans:
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