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Tiwanaku is a remarkable archeological site and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located 72 km west of La Paz, near the southern end of Lake Titicaca. Tiwanaku adopted its name from one of the most important pre-Columbian civilizations in South America. This site is an archaeologist's dream for world explorers who love to incorporate ancient history into their travels. It is the most popular excursion from La Paz and is open from 9am to 5pm for only US$11, including the entry fee to museums. Marvel at Viracocha, the Sun God as he stares down from the Gateway of the Sun. It is hard for travelers not to get caught up in the mix of culture, architecture and spirit of Tiwanaku. Kalasasaya One of the main structures travelers can visit is the Kalasasaya. Kalasasaya means standing stones, referring to the statues found in that part of Tiwanaku. Two of the stones you can observe are the Ponce monolith (center of the inner patio) and the Fraile monolith (southwest corner) that have been re-erected. In the northwest corner you can see the Puerta del Sol, originally at Pumapunku. The Kalasasaya was used as a ceremonial center and for astronomical observations. The motifs are exactly the same as those around the Ponce monolith. The architecture of this site is very impressive and distinct that you should capture it by taking pictures of all of the different ruins at Tiwanaku. Templo Semisubterraneo The Templo Semisubterraneo is a sunken temple whose walls are lined with 175 unique faces. It is located in the front of the main entrance of the temple of Kalasasaya. Presumably these faces depict states of health and the temple being a house of healing. Another theory is that the faces display all the races of the world. You can get an up close and personal look at these faces when exploring the Tiwanaku site. Akapana Another one of the top-visited sites within Tiwanaku is Akapana. Akapana is a cross-shaped pyramidal structure that is said to have been the second largest pyramid in the entire world. Ruins can still be observed to this day at Akapana. The restoration and plastering of Akapanas walls was halted in 2009 when UNESCO, among others, declared it inappropriate. A lot of the site remains unearthed and there is no path to climb, but there is an amazing view of a pond and stone steles from the top. Museums There are some museums on site that you can stop in before or after you visit the Tiwanaku site. The small Museo Litico at the ticket office has several large stone pieces and at the site. The Museo Regional Arquelogico contains a well-illustrated explanation of the raised field system of agriculture. Many other artifacts are located in the Museo Nacional de Arqueologia in La Paz. You will gain deep insight into the daily life and rituals of the Tiwanaku people who inhabited this area for thousands of years especially if you opt to take a guided tour. Also, many indigenous people can be found selling pottery, scarves, clothes, crafts and other traditional Bolivian handicrafts. You can take some of these as a souvenir back home to remember your trip visiting Bolivia.
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