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Tiwanaku Ruins International Excursion Puno – La Paz

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DLTOPLTG TIWANAKU RUINS INTERNATIONAL EXCURSION PUNO – LA PAZ Full Day

Hotel in Puno (PER) / Desaguadero / Ceramic and Lithic Museums of Tiwanaku / Akapana Pyramid / Kalasasaya Temple / Semi Underground Temple / Sun Gate / Puma Punku / Hotel in La Paz (BOL)

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Pick up from the hotel and departure to the Tiwanaku town. First, transfer to Desaguadero, border between Bolivia and Peru, migration office and continue to Tiwanaku, one of the oldest civilizations of humanity, its pre-Inca culture had very extensive knowledge of the universe and its relationship with human life, from one time to another this culture disappeared without leaving clear evidence of its extinction.

During its heyday, Tiwanaku was the main ceremonial center and cradle of American Andean cultures. The first visit is the Tiwanaku Lithic Museum, which houses a large number of archaeological remains, sculptures, tools, medicinal applicators, weapons, Monolith, carved rock totems that represent an apparently human being, but of larger dimensions. Following the visit to the archaeological site, you will know the Akapana Pyramid, with a height of 18 meters, 7 steps, its perfect and exact construction has a perfect geometric shape with an underground Andean cross at the top.

The next attraction will be the Temple of Kalasasaya, a lithic solar calendar that indicated the equinoxes and solstices, this also served as a ceremonial temple in conjunction with the semi-underground Temple. The last attraction is the Sun Gate, a very particular figure of the Tiwanacota culture, it was thought to be a unique structure, however it was shown that it is a part of eleven that made up a 360-day calendar wall, extremely giant and visible to all their population. Lunch in local restaurant.

The last visit is made to the ruins of Puma Punku, this complex is made up of blocks of rock of volcanic origin, with a height of 7 meters and a weight of more than 100 tons. Finally, transfer to hotel in La Paz.

Included: Private transport, bilingual guide assistance (English – Spanish), lunch and entrance fees.

No Included: Tips nor personal expenses.

  • January 1st Tiwanaku site is closed.
  • June 21st price increase for Solstice Festival.

 

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