Tiwanaku is located near the southern shores of Lake Titicaca on the Altiplano, at an altitude of 3,850 m, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is an ancient archaeological site named after one of the most important civilizations prior to the Inca Empire and represents the greatest megalithic architectural achievement. Tiwanaku empire is one of the most powerful and oldest in South America. The site is of profound cultural and religious significance with Temple Semi-underground, Kalasasaya's Temple, Akana's Pyramid, and Pumapumku's Pyramid. The most striking monument at Tiwanaku is the Pyramid of Akapana. To the north of the Akapana is the Kalasasaya, a large open temple. On June 21st every year, people from different parts of the world gathered at Tiwanaku to watch the rays of the rising sun shine through the temple entrance on the eastern side which is renamed as Amayran New Year festival. During Amayran New Year festival, the locals wear colorful ceremonial cloths, drink singani, sacrifice llamas, and dance until dawn.
The ruins of Tiwanaku are made up of impressive architectural structures such as palaces, temples, and pyramids, as well as giant monoliths and figurative representations.
Structures available for public viewing include:
From the city’s center, take a taxi or minibus to La Paz’s General Cemetery. From there to another minibus headed to Tiwanaku.
The buses will drop you right at the road leading into the ruins.
The cost of the journey is about 15 Bs ($2 US) one way and takes around 90 minutes.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Entrance Fee
The entrance cost for foreigners is 80 Bs ($12 US), which includes four sites.
The price for an English speaking guide is around 160 Bs ($23 US).
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