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La Paz Shared Tiwanaku Tour

By MONKEY TRAVEL BOLIVIA
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$85 per adult
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Overview

The Shared Tiwanaku Tour takes you from La Paz to one of Bolivia’s most important archaeological sites, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage location. During the visit, you’ll explore key ceremonial areas and learn about the development, beliefs, and achievements of the Tiwanaku civilisation.
• Immerse yourself in the history of the ancient Tiwanaku civilisation
• Visit a UNESCO World Heritage site with expert guides
• Discover impressive archaeological sites and their cultural significance
• Ideal for history buffs and those seeking a unique cultural experience

Activity location
  • La Paz
    • La Paz, Bolivia
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Basilica of Saint Francis
    • 173 Sagarnaga
    • La Paz, Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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La Paz Shared Tiwanaku Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
AU$84.76 x 1 AdultAU$84.76

Total
Price is AU$84.76
Until Fri, 13 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

La Paz
  • 2h
Pick-ups start at 7:30 am in the central and Sopocachi areas. The last stop is at San Francisco Basilica, where the group meets and departs at 8:00 am. The drive to Tiwanaku takes approximately 2 hours, so arrival is expected around 10:00 am to begin the guided tour.
Ceramic Museum
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Tiwanaku Ceramic Museum showcases an exceptional collection of artefacts that illustrate the artistic, symbolic, and everyday life of the Tiwanaku civilisation. Its exhibits include ritual pottery, ceremonial keru vessels, zoomorphic figures, urns, and decorative objects, all carefully restored and curated. The museum offers valuable insight into the cosmovision, rituals, and daily practices of this ancient culture through its shapes, colours, and symbolic designs. It is an essential stop for appreciating the craftsmanship and technical mastery of pre-Hispanic ceramic art in Tiwanaku.
Kalasasaya Temple or Temple of the Standing Stones
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Kalasasaya Temple, located in the archaeological site of Tiwanaku , is one of the most important ceremonial structures of the Tiwanaku culture. It is a walled stone temple aligned with the sun to mark solstices and equinoxes, showcasing the civilization’s advanced astronomical knowledge. Inside, it holds ritual platforms, monoliths, and spaces used for religious ceremonies and solar observations.
Puerta del Sol
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The "Puerta del Sol" , located within the Kalasasaya Temple in Tiwanaku, is a monumental stone gateway carved from a single block of andesite. Its central relief depicts the Sun God or Staff Deity, surrounded by winged figures, reflecting the religious and astronomical symbolism of the Tiwanaku culture. Scholars believe it functioned as a solar calendar or a ceremonial marker connected to agricultural cycles. It is one of Tiwanaku’s most iconic masterpieces and a symbol of Andean pre-Hispanic art.
Puma Punku
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Puma Punku, part of the Tiwanaku archaeological complex in Bolivia, is one of the most enigmatic and technically advanced architectural sites of the pre-Hispanic world. It is renowned for its massive stone blocks, precise cuts, and perfectly fitted joints that reveal highly developed engineering skills. Its platforms, H-shaped stones, and unique construction techniques suggest that Puma Punku served as a ritual and ceremonial centre, linked to the mythical origins of the Tiwanaku civilisation.
Tiwanaku
  • 1h
After visiting the archaeological site, we will head to a local restaurant for a 1-hour lunch break. The buffet includes a variety of sides, and each guest may choose one type of meat: chicken, llama, or fish. A vegetarian option is also available.
La Paz
  • 2h
After lunch, we will begin the return trip to La Paz. The drive takes approximately 2 hours, and the group is expected to arrive back in the city around 4:00 pm.

Location

Activity location
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    La Paz
    • La Paz, Bolivia
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Basilica of Saint Francis
    • 173 Sagarnaga
    • La Paz, Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Ritz Apart Hotel
    • Avenida Arce
    • La Paz, Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia

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