Private Tour: Tiwanaku Archeological Site from La Paz

Summary

Commence your cultural tour with pickup from your La Paz hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan. Sink into your soft seat during the scenic 1-hour drive and get acquainted with your private guide; listen as the historical scene of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site is set and then feel your excitement heighten as you arrive at the Tiwanaku ruins, positioned picturesquely upon the shore of Lake Titicaca.  Enrich your knowledge of one of the most significant civilizations in the Americas as you discover ancient structures like Puerta del Sol (Gateway of the Sun) and the mystifying Kalasasaya temple. Hear of the city’s 200 BC origin and delve into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the empire’s disappearance while admiring the stone faces and anthropomorphic relics of various pyramids and platforms.  Conclude your tour after an enriching 2-hour tour of the complex, then bid your guide farewell on return to your La Paz hotel.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
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Why take this tour?

Visit the World Heritage-listed archeological ruins of Tiwanaku, near the shores of Lake Titicaca, on this private half-day tour from La Paz. With a knowledgeable guide, tour the site’s adobe pyramids and temples, and learn about the fascinating history of the Tiwanaku civilization, which flourished for hundreds of years before disappearing inexplicably around the year 1000. Hotel pickup and drop-off and transport by private vehicle are included. You have your choice of a morning or afternoon tour.

What’s included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Local guide

  • Entry/Admission - Museo Nacional de Arqueología MUNARQ

  • Entry/Admission - Puma Punku

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Fremen Tours Bolivia - FTB

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