Tiwanaku Discovery Half Day Tour
Discover the ancient Tiwanaku Archaeological Site on a half day journey from La Paz through the high altitude landscapes of the Altiplano. Explore the Akap…
Duration: Half day
Destinations: Tiwanaku
Operator: La paz on foot
About this journey
This half day Tiwanaku tour from La Paz combines archaeological discovery with a scenic journey through Bolivia's high plateau landscapes. The journey begins with hotel pickup in La Paz before travelling through El Alto and the Altiplano towards the Tiwanaku Archaeological Site. The approximately 1.5 hour journey provides views across the high plateau region surrounding La Paz and the landscapes around Lake Titicaca. At the UNESCO recognised archaeological site, explore some of Tiwanaku's principal structures, including the Akapana and Kalasasaya pyramids, as well as the Gateways to the Sun and Moon. The visit also introduces the site's monumental stonework, including giant monoliths and figurative representations distributed throughout the complex. Continue to Pumapunku, known for its enormous monolithic stone structures and distinctive archaeological features. With private transport and a bilingual guide included, this is a focused introduction to one of Bolivia's most important archaeological destinations without requiring a full day away from La Paz. Trip Highlights Visit the Tiwanaku Archaeological Site. Explore the Akapana and Kalasasaya structures. See the Gateways to the Sun and Moon. Discover the monumental architecture of Pumapunku. See giant monoliths and figurative stone representations. Travel through the Altiplano and El Alto from La Paz. Explore Tiwanaku with a bilingual guide.
About the location
iwanaku is an important archaeological site in Bolivia's Altiplano, located within the high plateau landscapes surrounding La Paz and Lake Titicaca. The archaeological complex contains monumental architecture, large stone structures, monoliths and figurative representations. The itinerary focuses on several of its principal features, including Akapana, Kalasasaya, the Gateways to the Sun and Moon and Pumapunku. The site offers an opportunity to explore the architectural and archaeological character of the Tiwanaku complex while travelling through Bolivia's high altitude landscape.