Descripción
Tiwanaku is Bolivia’s most important pre-Columbian culture. Recent studies suggest that it gave rise to Inca culture, according to the number of similarities existing between both of them and the influence that the first one has exerted on Inca pottery, geometry and culture. In addition, the disappearance of Tiwanaku and the rise of the Inca empire are separated by just about 100 years. Among several interpretations and names of Tiwanaku, the name TaypiKala or “cornerstone” stands out, alluding to the belief that it lays at the center of the world.

This magnificent and ancient civilization was located in a desert place at 3844 m.a.s.l., to the southeast of Lake Titicaca and only 72 kilometers from La Paz.

Tiwanaku possessed many technological advances that are still being discovered, both in metallurgy and intensive agriculture. However, little is known about its way of government and religion. C14 studies date the oldest remains back to 300 B.C. The culture flourished until almost 1200 A.C., period in which it disappeared for unknown reasons. The most accepted theory nowadays, is that Tiwanaku people faced a very long drought that obligated them to abandon their city looking for a better place.

The legend of the Inca empire rise identifies its founders as arrived from another culture that flourished in the same place as Tiwanaku. Is this more than just a coincidence?

Tiwanaku ruins have an extension of about 400 hectares, of which barely 5 have been excavated, and from which grand stone buildings have been discovered, such as:

The Semi-Subterranean Temple, with a stone figure representing a bearded god.
The Kalasasaya enclosure, where year after year, on June 21, thousands of people gather together to wait for the Andean new year.
The Akapana pyramid (stepped platform).
The Puma Punku pyramid (stepped platform), which is just revealing its secrets, thanks to the last excavations.

Price
Cost per person is $us 203* American dollars.
Price calculated considering 4 people and double room accommodation at a five-star hotel in La Paz.

* Price subject to variation according to the number of people and selected hotel class.

	Services included
GoBolivia will render the following services, same that are included in the price: Hotel in La Paz with breakfast included according to itinerary. UIAGM Specialized Guide. Cook. Complete feeding during the expedition. Support personnel (porters, muleteer and mules/llamas). Personal and service (kitchen and dining room) tents. Transport during the expedition. Airport – hotel – airport transfer. Accommodation in villages during the expedition. Farewell dinner, you choose the place. Drinks during the expedition, except for alcoholic drinks. Common gear such as tents, heaters, kitchen utensils, first ad kit, radios, altimeter, etc. All personnel will properly assume their obligations and responsibilities. Services and supplies not included in the agreed price GoBolivia will not render the following services, same that are not included in the price: Personal equipment (mats, sleeping bags, thermos, etc.). Round trip airplane tickets. Food non mentioned in the itinerary. Drinks apart from the expedition and alcoholic drinks. Tips (Guide, porters, muleteers, etc.). Transport on days off. Passport and Bolivian visa (current passport, visa: please contact the Bolivian Consulate if necessary). Personal services (laundry, etc.). Expenses incurred in the event of rescue operations. Non planned additional expenses during the expedition, such as additional mules, etc. Life, accident and theft insurances and international medical insurance (essential).

Recommendations
To participate in this tour a good physical condition is required, especially talking about high mountain climbing. This is an ideal route for those initiating in mountain climbing because it does not present further complications.

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