Huatajata - La Paz

Day 25 - Huatajata - La Paz

Huatajata, La Paz

Sunday, 15 September 2013

Today we travelled to one of Bolivia's most important archeological and sacred sites, Tiwanaku. Tiwanaku is considered to be a precursor to the Inca Empire and it is thought to be the oldest city in the world by some. It is a shame that the exploration of this sight has stagnated. Money is coming in, but not being spent on the site by the traditional land owners. It is believed that only 5% of the city has been uncovered so far.

We continued on to La Paz for a tour of the city. We visited the Witch Doctors Market. Then travelled on to Moon Valley which was given this name as the landscape resembles that of the moon. We finished up in the city square where we were lucky enough to see daily lowering of the flags. La Paz is in an interesting location, being located in a valley. There is a difference of 1000m from the top of the valley to the bottom. The lower section of the city is located within its own micro climate. There can be a temperature difference of over 6 degrees. Interestingly, the most expensive real estate is located in the lower section of the city giving up views for the warmer climate.

Checked into the Radisson for the night. Nice views!!!

	Tiwanaku [Map]		Tiwanaku [Map]
	Tiwanaku [Map]		Tiwanaku [Map]
	Tiwanaku [Map]		Tiwanaku [Map]
	Tiwanaku [Map]		Tiwanaku [Map]
	Tiwanaku [Map]		Tiwanaku [Map]
	La Paz [Map]		Moon Valley [Map]
	Moon Valley [Map]		Moon Valley [Map]
	La Paz Central Square [Map]		La Paz Central Square [Map]
	La Paz Central Square [Map]		View from the Radisson [Map]
	View from the Radisson [Map]

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