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Templo del Inca
Over the track, and in a field just southwest, from the Piedra Sagrada, are the ancient walls of the complex known as the Templo del Inca. Although little remains of this temple, it contains the only Bolivian examples of expert Inca stonework comparable to the renowned walls found
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Pilko Kaina
This prominent ruins complex near the southern tip of the island about 30 minutes (2km) south by foot from Yumani, sits well camouflaged against a steep terraced slope. The best-known site is the two-level Palacio del Inca , thought to have been constructed by the Incan emperor, Tu
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Santuario de la Virgen del Socavón
Miners began worshiping the Virgen de Candelaria (the patron of Oruro miners) on this site in the 16th century. The present church, which is a colorful 19th-century reconstruction of the 1771 original, figures prominently in Oruro’s Carnaval as the site where good ultimately defeat
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Museo Misional
Adjacent to the church, the emphasis here is on musical instruments.
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Isla Cáscara de Huevo
The small Eggshell Island was named for the broken shells of birds’ eggs that litter it. Its only included on custom tours, and lies near the southern end of the Salar de Uyuni. Its visited mainly to see the strange patterns of salt crystallization in the area, some of which resemb
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Museo del Litoral
The diminutive Museo del Litoral incorporates relics from the 1884 war in which Bolivia became landlocked after losing its Litoral department to Chile. The collection consists mainly of historical maps that defend Bolivia’s emotionally charged claims to Antofagasta and Chile’s Segu
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Museo de Instrumentos Musicales
A must for musicians. The brainchild of charango master Ernesto Cavour Aramayo displays all possible incarnations of the charango (a traditional Bolivian ukulele-type instrument) and other Bolivian folk instruments. You can also arrange charango and wind instrument lessons here for
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Museo de la Revolución Nacional
The first question to ask is ‘Which Revolution?’ (Bolivia has had more than 100 of them). The answer is that of April 1952, the popular revolt of armed miners that resulted in the nationalization of Bolivian mining interests. It displays photos and paintings from the era. Located a
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Basílica Menor de San Lorenzo
Although the original cathedral on Plaza 24 de Septiembre was founded in 1605, the present structure dates from 1845 and wasn’t consecrated until 1915. Inside, the decorative woodwork on the ceiling and silver plating around the altar are worth a look. There are good views of the c
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Putuni
West of Kalasasaya is a 55m-by-60m rectangular area known as Putuni. It is surrounded by double walls and you can see the foundations of several tombs. About 90% of the artifacts collected by amateur enthusiast Fritz Buck in the early 20th century from these tombs are found in La P
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Museo del Poncho
A visit to the Museo del Poncho will help you unravel the mysteries of the regional textiles. The exhibits, spread over two floors, give a clear insight into the origins and meanings of the poncho – who wears what, and why. Labels are in English and Spanish. Hours are irregular – a
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Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d’Orbigny
Adjacent to the Palacio Portales is the citys rather more low-key natural history museum. With its creaky wooden floors and array of stuffed birds and mammals, this is a good way to kill half an hour while waiting for your Palacio Portales tour to begin. You can also take a look at
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Kantatayita
The heap of rubble at the eastern end of the Tiwanaku site is known as Kantatayita. Archaeologists are still trying to deduce some sort of meaningful plan from these well-carved slabs; one elaborately decorated lintel and some larger stone blocks bearing intriguing geometric design
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Trinidad Cathedral
On the south side of Plaza Gral José Ballivián, Trinidads cathedral was built between 1916 and 1931 on the site of a Jesuit church. Its not a particularly impressive building and doesnt even have its own bells – the on-the-hour bell ringing is played off a cassette and tends to sou
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Puerto Capitania
At Puerto Capitania, within walking distance of the center, you can watch the hand-carving and construction of small boats and dugouts by skilled artisans. About 2km east of the plaza along Ejército Nacional, you can visit an old rubber plantation, watch coffee beans being roasted
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Challapampa Museum
The small Challapampa Museum contains artifacts excavated in 1992 from Marka Pampa, referred to by locals as La Ciudad Submergida (Sunken City). Among the dusty exhibits are anthropomorphic figurines, Tiwanaku-era artifacts, animal bones, puma-shaped ceramic koa censers and cups re
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Museo Ictícola
At the university 1.5km north of town along Cipriano Barace is the Museo Ictícola, an extensive aquarium featuring some of the 500 species of Amazonian fish; some pickled and preserved, some still swimming. The electric eel skeleton will make you think twice about jumping in the Be
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Cretaceous Park
This slick theme park has a number of life-size models of dinosaurs, as well as an audio-visual display, optional guided tours and a restaurant. From the terrace, you can examine the tracks on the rock face opposite with binoculars, though the exposed prints are increasingly eroded
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Cerro Kopakati
About 4km down the road from the Horca del Inca toward Kasani (near the turnoff to the floating islands) this carved stone features pre-Incan ruins and pictographs. The best known, though difficult to distinguish, is the Escudo de la Cultura Chiripa , a unique icon attributed to th
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Catedral de Concepción
Built in 1709, the elaborately restored cathedral on the east of the plaza, has an overhanging roof supported by 121 huge tree-trunk columns and a similar bell tower. It is decorated with golden baroque designs depicting flowers, angels and the Holy Virgin. The decor gives some ide
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