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A Day Worth Exploring Local Archeology
We’ll planned and organizar. Good lunch. Good driver and guide. It was fun but exhausting. If you have back pain, you can just sit in the van.
Tiwanaku & Puma Punku - The Ancient Civilization - Everything Included!
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Price from
- $65 / person
- Location
- La Paz, Bolivia
- Rating
- 3.9 / 5 · 81 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 12
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Inti Travel
- Meeting point
- Meeting point with prior announcement.pick up time8:30 a.m.The main gate of Maria Auxiliadora Church.
Description
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. The style is related to the Huari style, also found in the Andean region, and it is possible that it grew out of the earlier Pukara style. 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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Tiwanaku
Itinerary 08:00/09:00 a.m. Hotel pick-up in the downtown area. 10:40 a.m. Tour Start in Tiwanaku, ruins and museums. 02:15 p.m. Lunch. 03:00 p.m. Return to the city. 04:00 p.m. Drop-off San Francisco Church. Beginning with a visit to the Ceramic and Lithic museums, clients 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.
Puma Punku
Pumapunku is part of a large temple complex or monument group that is part of the Tiwanaku Site near Tiwanaku, in western Bolivia. It is believed to date to AD 536 and later.
What's included
Included
Drop-off San Francisco Church.
Transport round trip.
Lunch.
Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
Entrance Fee to Tiwanaku.
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only) (or meeting point)
Not included
Drinks
Hotel drop-off
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up: Hotels in the DOWNTOWN area. from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. the pick-up time will be informed 1 day before
Traveller Ratings
3.9
81 reviews
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Tiwanaku & Puma Punku - The Ancient Civilization - Everything Included! lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $65 per person for this La Paz experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up: Hotels in the DOWNTOWN area. from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. the pick-up time will be informed 1 day before Pickup points include Qantu Hotel.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(81)
6
All I read about,viewed for 50+ years was more than I could take in!
An amazing part of the Peru/ Bolivia trip was vising Paracus,and flying over the Nazca Lines and Geoglyphs. Paracus on the water,famous for Skulls and sea Life. Nazca,self explanitory. Tiwanaku and Puma Punku ,STUNNING. Saw stuff not on Film orYouTube etc. Guides a must here.
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Great experience
Punctual and skilled driver, central meeting point, comfortable van. Prepare to walk a lot and the Jewish altitude, but the knowledge and experience of the guide make all the difference! Simple but very tasty lunch. The archaeological sites are impressive. Not only indicate as advice!!!
A
Bolivia cannot ensure that you will not be blocked from going
Roadbocks all over could not reach
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Do not take this tour
The tour guide was terrible. His explanations of the sites inevitably included aliens and highly inaccurate dates. The tour was full of bad information and old racist ideas that locals couldn't have made these sites. The tour company should hire some archeologists and historians to write accurate, up to date information for the guides. I would NOT recommend this tour.
D
In-depth tour of Tiwanaku!
Great experience with my tour guide, Juan. Very knowledgeable about his craft and attentive to his customer’s needs. Bravo!
J
Excellent day trip
The guide was great and the whole experience was well worth the trip! The ride was also better than expected.
B
A highly recommended agency
Very good experience, very cultural, everything in time, the excellent guides had a setback but the guides knew how to help me in that situation
E
Excellent walk. Very...
Excellent walk. Very well informed, rich in details and explanations of the guide. Beautiful place full of cultural attractions and emotions.
T
Don’t use Inti Travel
Tour company cancel the day before & TripAdvisor still sent me text that trip was confirmed. Tour company never replied to my multiple queries. Don’t used Inti Travel. Totally unreliable in our case.
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