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Private Tour: Tiwanaku Archeological Site from La Paz
4 h
Private
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About this activity
Your morning or afternoon tour starts with hotel pickup by your private guide for the 1-hour drive to Tiwanaku, about 40 miles (64 km) west of La Paz near the southern tip of Lake Titicaca. When you arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ruins, begin your 2-hour tour with your guide, who will provide commentary about the site’s long history and the culture of the Tiwanaku people.
One of the most important civilizations in the Americas prior to the Inca, Tiwanaku dates back to around 200 BC and was a political and spiritual center until about 1000 AD, archeologists believe. Learn about its long reach across parts of what are now Chile, Peru and Argentina, and hear about the mysteries surrounding the civilization’s disappearance.
You’ll see the city’s main adobe structures — the Puerta del Sol (Gateway of the Sun), Kalasasaya temple, Akapana pyramid and the Pumapunku stepped platform — and admire stone stelae, carved stone faces and anthropomorphic relics. Your tour ends with the return drive to La Paz and drop-off at your hotel.
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One of the most important civilizations in the Americas prior to the Inca, Tiwanaku dates back to around 200 BC and was a political and spiritual center until about 1000 AD, archeologists believe. Learn about its long reach across parts of what are now Chile, Peru and Argentina, and hear about the mysteries surrounding the civilization’s disappearance.
You’ll see the city’s main adobe structures — the Puerta del Sol (Gateway of the Sun), Kalasasaya temple, Akapana pyramid and the Pumapunku stepped platform — and admire stone stelae, carved stone faces and anthropomorphic relics. Your tour ends with the return drive to La Paz and drop-off at your hotel.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Entry/Admission - Tiwanaku
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes and clothing and bring bottled water, sunscreen and a hat
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Tourism
95%
Cultural
65%
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We changed our mind and instead visited Lake Titikaka and surrounding area. Nice spot to walk down the hill and rest on the shores of the Lake. Scenery from the road was spectacular
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional. A wonderful experience.
This was a special trip to Bolivia as it was my children (13 and 11 years old ) first visit! Our guide was fun, interesting, congenial and professional. He is a great story teller and showed us many hidden secrets Tikanaku! Thanks !