La Paz: Tiwanaku Tour with Lunch & Entry

Depart La Paz for Tiwanaku and Puma Punku, explore ancient temples and monumental stonework, and enjoy included lunch and entrance fees.
TIWANAKU & PUMA PUNKU – ANCIENT HERITAGE JOURNEY

Start your day with pickup from selected hotels in central La Paz between approximately 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Travel across the Bolivian Altiplano toward Tiwanaku, one of Bolivia’s most significant pre-Columbian archaeological sites.

Museums & Tiwanaku Heritage

Arrive at approximately 10:40 AM and begin your visit at the Ceramic and Lithic Museums. Discover archaeological pieces, pottery, carved stones, and other artifacts while learning about the culture, beliefs, artistic traditions, and development of the Tiwanaku civilization.

Temples, Monoliths & Ancient Structures

Continue through the main archaeological complex and discover some of Tiwanaku’s most important ceremonial structures. See the Gate of the Sun, Kalasasaya Temple, the Semi-Subterranean Temple, ancient monoliths, and other remains as your guide explains their historical and cultural significance.

Monumental Stonework at Puma Punku

At approximately 12:45 PM, continue to Puma Punku, an archaeological sector known for its enormous stone blocks and sophisticated construction techniques. Examine precisely shaped surfaces, geometric cuts, and monumental remains associated with the Tiwanaku civilization.

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

At approximately 2:15 PM, stop at a local restaurant and enjoy the included lunch before continuing with the final section of the journey.

Across the Altiplano to La Paz

At approximately 3:00 PM, leave the Tiwanaku area and travel across the open landscapes of the Bolivian Altiplano toward La Paz.

Arrival in La Paz

Reach La Paz between at approximately 4:30 PM and finish the tour at Plaza San Francisco. Your full-day experience concludes here after exploring the museums, temples, monoliths, and monumental stonework of Tiwanaku and Puma Punku.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.