Tiwanku Day Trip

Discover what life was like in Bolivia over three thousand years ago on this fascinating day trip to Tiwanaku. Our professional guide will show you around one of the most important archaeological sites in South America.

Day Trip Details

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in La Paz. We'll then make our way toward the archaeological site of Tiwanaku, where you'll travel back in time to the year 1500 B.C., when the civilization considered to be the first Precolombian empire in South America once flourished.

Our first stop will be at the lithic museum of Tiwanaku, which houses some of the tools employed by the civilisation as well as works of art that were brought inside for conservation purposes.

We'll then head to the most important checkpoints in Tiwanaku, such as the pyramid of Akapana and the temple of Kalasasaya, a ceremonial enclosure that was used as a sort of calendar.

The tour will then bring us to an underground temple packed with zoomorphic and anthropomorphic symbols, and the imposing Puerta del Sol ("Gate of the Sun"), a symbol of Tiwanaku civilization. During the visit, we will learn about the historical context of this culture and the influence it would have on later ones, such as the Incas.

We'll then return to La Paz and drop you off after a total of 8 hours.

How It Works?

You will choose your preferred tour option when booking:

Tour in English: This option includes proper guidance and transportation. We will meet at the designated meeting point (Calle Sagarnaga, on the corner of Murillo 189, La Paz).Tour with admissions: In addition to the guide and transportation, this option comes with entrance tickets to the archaeological site and museum. We will meet at the aforementioned meeting point.Tour with pickup and admission tickets: With this option, we'll pick you up from your hotel in La Paz, bring you to Tiwanaku, and drop you off at the meeting point at Calle Sagarnaga, on the corner of Murillo 189, La Paz, after the guided tour. Admission tickets are included.Tour with pickup, admission tickets & lunch: In addition to all the previous options, you'll enjoy a typical Bolivian lunch in the Tiwanaku area. The menu, which includes three traditional dishes, will be served at El Condor or Pachamama restaurant. Vegetarian options are available upon request.