La Paz City Tours + Puma Punku ( Tiwanaku)

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1. Tiwanaku

   TIWANAKU is the most important archaeological area in Bolivia, more than 3,000 years old, and it contains the mystery of who built it and why. Additionally, we can visit the carved stones of PUMA PUNKU, "Alien culture" TIWANAKU Es el area arqueologica mas importante de Bolivia con mas de 3.000 años de antiguedad, y encierra el misterio de quienes y por que la construyeron, adicionalmente podemos visitar las piedras talladas de PUMA PUNKU, " cultura Alien "

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2. Tiwanaku

   Pumapunku (Aymara and Quechua, "Gate of the Puma") is a 6th-century, strategically aligned, T-shaped terraced artificial mound with a sunken courtyard and monumental structure on top, near Tiwanaku, La Paz, Bolivia. It is part of the Pumapunku complex, at the Tiwanaku archaeological site, an ancient archaeological complex in the Andes of western Bolivia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. PUMA PUNKU Pumapunku o Puma Punku ( en aymara y quechua , "Puerta del Puma") es un montículo artificial con terrazas en forma de T, estratégicamente alineado, del siglo VI, con un patio hundido y una estructura monumental en la cima, cerca de Tiwanaku, La Paz , Bolivia. Forma parte del complejo Pumapunku, en el sitio arqueológico de Tiwanaku , un antiguo complejo arqueológico en los Andes del oeste de Bolivia, declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO.

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3. Tiwanaku

   AKAPANA PYRAMID The most impressive Tiwanaku monument is the Akapana Pyramid. Originally, it was a pyramid with seven superimposed platforms and stone retaining walls that rose to a height of over 18 m. Only the lowest of these and part of one of the intermediate walls remain intact. AKAPANA El monumento más imponente de Tiwanaku es la Pirámide de Akapana. Originalmente, se trataba de una pirámide con siete plataformas superpuestas y muros de contención de piedra que se elevaban a una altura de más de 18 m. Solo la más baja de estas y parte de uno de los muros intermedios se conservan intactos.

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4. Tiwanaku

   THE KALASASAYA TEMPLE which means "standing stones" in Aymara, is one of the main temples of the Tiwanaku archaeological complex in Bolivia, built around 500 AD. Its main features include a rectangular structure with stone walls and sandstone columns, a sunken central courtyard, and alignment with the cardinal points, serving as an important ceremonial center and astronomical observatory. KALASASAYA TEMPLE El Kalasasaya, que en aymara significa "piedras paradas", es uno de los principales templos del complejo arqueológico de Tiwanaku, Bolivia, construido alrededor del año 500 d.C. Sus características principales incluyen una estructura rectangular con muros de piedra y columnas de arenisca, un patio central hundido y una alineación con los puntos cardinales, sirviendo como un importante centro ceremonial y observatorio astronómico.

   20 minutes here · Admission not included

5. Tiwanaku

   EL TEMPLETE SEMISUBTERRANEO Situado en el sector Este del Templo de Kalasasaya. Los muros fueron elaborados con sillería de arenisca roja finamente acabada y alternando con grandes pilares verticales. Algunos de los pilares muestran todavía algunos detalles antropomorfos en bajo relieve. En sus muros y a lo largo del perímetro están insertadas 175 cabezas clavas, talladas en piedra arenisca, ignimbrita y caliza. Es el lugar de procedencia del Monolito Bennett o Pachamama y el Khontiki. The Semi-Subterranean Temple is located in the eastern sector of the Kalasasaya Temple. The walls were made of finely finished red sandstone ashlars alternating with large vertical pillars. Some of the pillars still display anthropomorphic details in low relief (such as a foot). 175 anthropomorphic club heads carved from sandstone, ignimbrite, and limestone are embedded in its walls and along the perimeter. This is the site of origin of the Bennett or Pachamama Monolith and the Khontiki.

   15 minutes here · Admission not included

6. La Paz

   MURILLO SQUARE is the central square of La Paz and the open space most connected to the political life of Bolivia. Prominent buildings in the square include the Presidential Palace, the Bolivian National Congress, and the La Paz Cathedral (or more formally, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, La Paz). [1] It is located in the Old Town of the city and is bordered by Socabaya Street to the west, Ayacucho Street to the east, Comercio Street to the south, and a continuation of Ingavi and Balliván streets to the north. PLAZA MURILLO Entre los edificios destacados de la plaza se encuentran el Palacio Presidencial, el Congreso Nacional de Bolivia y la Catedral de La Paz (o más formalmente, la Basílica Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Paz, La Paz ). [ 1 ] Se ubica en el Casco Viejo de la ciudad y está rodeada por la calle Socabaya al oeste, la calle Ayacucho al este, la calle Comercio al sur y una continuación de las calles Ingavi y Balliván al norte.

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7. La Paz

   Jaén Street is a street located in La Paz, Bolivia. The street houses bars, cafes, and museums, such as the house of Pedro Domingo Murillo.[1] During the 16th century, it was known as a market for buying and selling camelids, which is why it was formerly called "Cabracancha," according to historian Nicolás Acosta.[2] It is 100 meters long. Its buildings with balconies and cobblestone streets retain their colonial style. Places of interest • Costumbrista Museum • Precious Metals Museum[6] • Bolivian Littoral Museum • Pedro Domingo Murillo House • Musical Instruments Museum • Rosita Ríos Museum 2.- LA CALLE JAEN La calle alberga bares, cafés y museos, como la casa de Pedro Domingo Murillo.Durante el siglo XVI fue conocida por ser un mercado de compra y venta de camélidos llamado "Cabracancha" Lugares de interés • Museo Costumbrista • Museo de Metales Preciosos[6] • Museo Litoral Boliviano • Casa de Pedro Domingo Murillo • Museo de Instrumentos musicales • Museo Rosita Ríos

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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