- Tiwanaku - Departure from the hotel, located in the central vicinity of Plaza San Francisco. The journey to Tiwanaku is roughly 90 minutes from La Paz.
10:30 a.m. Entry to the Tiwanaku Museum, showcasing the remnants of the Tiwanaku civilization that thrived from 1580 B.C. to 1180 A.D.
Subsequently, we’ll explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed archaeological site. Highlights include: the Semi-Subterranean Temple of Kalasasaya, the central ceremonial site; the Gate of the Sun, a tribute to the Andean calendar featuring the deity Pachacutec; the Gate of the Moon, dedicated to the Andean lunar goddess Killa; the Akapana Pyramid ruins, which some scholars claim were once larger than Egypt’s Giza pyramids; and the notable monoliths Bennett, Fraile, Ponce, among others.
Following the site visit, we’ll enjoy lunch in the Tiwanaku village before heading back to La Paz.
4:30 p.m. Estimated time of return to La Paz (to Plaza San Francisco or Illampu Avenue, subject to traffic).
- Transportation
- Entrance fee
- Tips
Embark on a journey to the oldest archaeological site in South America, remnants of the earliest pre-Columbian empire of the western hemisphere.
During this expedition, delve into the customs and enigmas of this hallowed locale by exploring the Gate of the Sun, semi-subterranean temple, Akapana, the concealed pyramid, monoliths symbolizing the priests (or shamans) during the zenith of this empire, and Puma Punku, a cryptic archaeological site.
We will tour the museum displaying a vast collection of artifacts from this empire, including skulls, instruments, golden jewelry, weapons, fabrics and much more.
This excursion primarily includes shuttle service from La Paz and a guide.
*This pricing applies for a minimum of 2 travelers, if you are traveling alone please get in touch with us for coordination.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
