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From La Paz | Tour Tiahuanaco | Bolivia
Embark on a captivating day trip from La Paz, exploring the enigmatic ruins of Tiwanaku with a guide. Plus, see ancient artifacts with a visit to the Ceramic and Lithic museums.
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Highlights
- Turn back the pages of history and relive the glory days of a pre-Columbian site
- Visit the ancient archaeological wonder of Tiwanaku dating back to 1500 BC
- See the Sun Gate, Kalasasaya Temple and the Semi-Subterranean Temple
- Delight in the enormous monoliths and mysterious ruins of Puma Punku
- Discover artifacts at the Ceramics and Lithic Museums on a day trip from La Paz
Description
08:30 am: Departure from your hotel in La Paz towards Tiwanaku. Get ready for a day filled with fascinating discoveries in the heart of Bolivia. 09:00 am: Arrival at Tiwanaku. Your first stop will be at the captivating Ceramic and Lithic Museums. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of ancient artifacts as you explore an impressive collection of ceramics, stone tools, and other objects that reveal the skill and daily life of the ancient Tiwanaku civilization. 10:30 am: Begin the guided tour of the Tiwanaku archaeological site. Dive into pre-Columbian history as you explore the mysterious Sun Gate (Inti Punku), famous for its intricate reliefs that still puzzle archaeologists and astronomers for their precision and symbolism. 11:30 am: Continue to the impressive Kalasasaya Temple, a ceremonial center that will transport you to the heart of the beliefs and rituals of Tiwanaku's ancient inhabitants. Witness the giant monoliths that hold ancestral stories and unravel the secrets of sacred architecture in the intriguing semi-subterranean temple. 12:30 pm: Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant, where you can savor typical Bolivian dishes while sharing impressions with your fellow travelers about the wonders discovered during the morning. 14:00 pm: Explore the ruins and sacred precincts of Puma Punku, where the precision and complexity of the structures still perplex modern archaeologists. Marvel at the colossal monoliths scattered across the site, each with its own story and meaning in Tiwanaku cosmology. 15:30 pm: Return to La Paz. Take advantage of the journey back to reflect on the day's experiences and absorb the cultural and archaeological richness you witnessed at Tiwanaku. 16:30 pm: Arrival in La Paz and transfer back to San Francisco Basilica. Conclude your day of exploration with the feeling of having traveled through time and gained a profound insight into Bolivia's pre-Columbian past.Includes
Hotel pick-up service (downtown area) Round trip transportation Bilingual guideEasy cancellation
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