Pukara, Tiwanaku

#7 among attractions in Tiwanaku

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Pukara is a 4,119-metre-high mountain in the Chilla-Kimsa Chata mountain range in the Andes of Bolivia. It is situated in the La Paz Department, Ingavi Province, Guaqui Municipality. The Chilla River flows along its western slope. It is a tributary of Wiñaymarka Lake, the southern branch of Lake Titicaca. ()

Elevation: 13514 ftCoordinates: 16°36'49"S, 68°45'24"W

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Tiwanaku Bolivia

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Pukara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pumapunku, Kalasasaya, Gate of the Sun, Kimsa Chata.

6.2 miNE
Archeologically significant stone blocks
Pumapunku, Tiwanaku
159 min walk • Pumapunku, a remarkable archaeological treasure, is nestled within the ancient city of Tiwanaku, near La Paz, Bolivia. This site, whose name translates to "The Door of the Puma," offers a profound glimpse into the pre-Columbian Americas and stands as a testament to the...
6.8 miNE
Archaeological site
Kalasasaya, Tiwanaku
175 min walk • The Kalasasaya is an ancient architectural marvel situated in the heart of Tiwanaku, an archaeological site near La Paz, Bolivia. This pre-Columbian ceremonial complex stands as a testament to the architectural ingenuity of the Tiwanaku civilization, which flourished...
6.8 miNE
Archaeological site
Gate of the Sun, Tiwanaku
174 min walk • The Gate of the Sun is a captivating archaeological treasure nestled within the ancient city of Tiwanaku, near La Paz, Bolivia. This megalithic structure has stood the test of time, serving as a silent witness to the pre-Columbian Tiwanaku civilization that thrived...
6.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kimsa Chata
164 min walk • Kimsa Chata, also spelled Kimsachata, is a 4,735-metre-high mountain in the Andes in Bolivia. It is located in the Chilla-Kimsa Chata mountain range south-east of Wiñaymarka Lake, the southern part of Lake Titicaca.
6.8 miNE
Ruins
Akapana, Tiwanaku
175 min walk • Akapana is an artificial platform-shaped mound found at the archaeological site of Tiwanaku in Bolivia, located in the western Bolivian department of La Paz.
5.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chilla-Kimsa Chata mountain range
140 min walk • The Chilla-Kimsa Chata mountain range is situated in Bolivia south east of Wiñaymarka Lake, the southern part of Lake Titicaca, in the La Paz Department, Ingavi Province.

Pukara, Tiwanaku

Facts and practical information

Pukara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Pumapunku, Tiwanaku

Kalasasaya, Tiwanaku

Gate of the Sun, Tiwanaku

Kimsa Chata

Akapana, Tiwanaku

Chilla-Kimsa Chata mountain range