Uncover the ancient mysteries of the Tiwanaku Empire on a full-day tour. Explore the archaeological sites, visit the museum, and enjoy a guided tour with a professional historian. Lunch included.
Uncover the ancient mysteries of the Tiwanaku Empire on a full-day tour. Explore the archaeological sites, visit the museum, and enjoy a guided tour with a professional historian. Lunch included.
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Tiwanaku - Departure from the hotel, centrally located near Plaza San Francisco. Tiwanaku is situated about 1.5 hours from La Paz.
10:30 a.m. Arrival at the Tiwanaku Museum, where visitors can admire the cultural remnants of the Tiwanaku Empire, which thrived from 1580 B.C. to 1180 A.D.
Following the museum visit, the tour proceeds to the…
- Tiwanaku - Departure from the hotel, centrally located near Plaza San Francisco. Tiwanaku is situated about 1.5 hours from La Paz.
10:30 a.m. Arrival at the Tiwanaku Museum, where visitors can admire the cultural remnants of the Tiwanaku Empire, which thrived from 1580 B.C. to 1180 A.D.
Following the museum visit, the tour proceeds to the archaeological site, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The itinerary includes: the Semi-subterranean Temple of Kalasasaya, the main ceremonial site; the Gateway of the Sun, a monument celebrating the Andean calendar with the creator God Pachacutec as the central figure, and the most famous monument of Tiwanaku; the Gateway of the Moon, a tribute to the Andean moon goddess Killa; the Ruins of the Akapana Pyramid, which some researchers and archaeologists believe was larger than the pyramids of Giza in Egypt; and the Bennett, Fraile, Ponce, and other monoliths.
After exploring the archaeological site, the tour continues with lunch in the town of Tiwanaku, followed by a return to La Paz.
04:30 p.m. Estimated arrival in La Paz (either Plaza San Francisco or Illampu Avenue, subject to traffic conditions).
- Lunch included
- Transportation provided
- Entrance fees covered
- Lunch included
- Transportation provided
- Entrance fees covered
- Tips
- Souvenires
- Tips
- Souvenires
Visit the most antique archeological site of South America, the remains of the first precolumbian empire from the western hemisphere.
During this tour you will discover the traditions and mysteries of this sacred place visiting the Sun of the Gate, semi-subterranean temple, Akapana, buried pyramid, monoliths that represent the priests (or shaman) during…
Visit the most antique archeological site of South America, the remains of the first precolumbian empire from the western hemisphere.
During this tour you will discover the traditions and mysteries of this sacred place visiting the Sun of the Gate, semi-subterranean temple, Akapana, buried pyramid, monoliths that represent the priests (or shaman) during the zenith of this empire. Additionally, we visit Puma Punku, a mysterious archeological site.
You will visit the museum where there are many relics from this empire, including skulls, tools, golden jewelry, weapons, textiles, and other artifacts.
This tour includes lunch and the services of a professional guide well-versed in history, culture, and archaeology.
*This price is valid for groups of 2 travelers; if you are traveling alone, please send us a message to arrange.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
