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Tiwanaku & Puma Punku – Private Service.
La Paz, Bolivia
8 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 1 more
Overview
Tiwanaku is a pre-Incan city in Bolivia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has been since year 2000.
Tiwanaku is viewed by most archaeologists as being one of the key sites leading up to the Incan Empire, and remains a beautiful site for modern visitors. The artistic style of Tiwanaku is also quite unique, with fascinating figurative pieces that feature exaggerated heads.
At the Beginning of the tour visit the Ceramic and Lithic museums, travelers can visit the ancient and enigmatic archaeological ruins such as: Gate of the Sun, Kalasasaya Temple, The Semi-Subterranean Temple with nailed heads, Monoliths, the megalithic and mysterious ancient ruins of Puma Punku and other religious enclosures.
08:00 a.m. Hotel pick up.
09:30 a.m. Tour Start in Tiwanaku, ruins and museums.
02:00 p.m. Lunch.
03:00 p.m. Return to the city.
04:30 p.m. Drop-off at hotel.
Tiwanaku is viewed by most archaeologists as being one of the key sites leading up to the Incan Empire, and remains a beautiful site for modern visitors. The artistic style of Tiwanaku is also quite unique, with fascinating figurative pieces that feature exaggerated heads.
At the Beginning of the tour visit the Ceramic and Lithic museums, travelers can visit the ancient and enigmatic archaeological ruins such as: Gate of the Sun, Kalasasaya Temple, The Semi-Subterranean Temple with nailed heads, Monoliths, the megalithic and mysterious ancient ruins of Puma Punku and other religious enclosures.
08:00 a.m. Hotel pick up.
09:30 a.m. Tour Start in Tiwanaku, ruins and museums.
02:00 p.m. Lunch.
03:00 p.m. Return to the city.
04:30 p.m. Drop-off at hotel.
What's Included
Specialized Bilingual guide.
Private Transport round trip.
Entrance ticket.
Lunch.
Box lunch: water and chocolate.
Extra drinks.
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
The Gate of the Sun is a megalithic solid stone arch or gateway constructed by Tiwanaku Culture.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Pumapunku, which translates to the Doorway of the Puma, is best known for its massive stones and for the extraordinary precision of their cutting and placement.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Puma Punku is a terraced earthen mound that is faced with blocks. It is 167.36 metres wide along its north–south axis and 116.7 metres long along its east–west axis.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.
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