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How to get in Tiwanaku
How to get in Tiwanaku
Some guidebooks are still wrong, they now charge $10 USD(80 bob) for Extranjeros (foreigners). Citizens - locals pay about 10 bob). Getting there is rather easy. If your staying in El Centro (the city), take a taxi to, or a minibus with the "Cementerio" flap on the window to the Cemetery. Across the street from the cemetery's main gate, there are florists and to the right of this area are minibuses headed to Tiwanaku. You shouldn't pay more than 8-15 bob. Expect a 90 minute drive, buy some snacks and make sure the prices aren't too expensive from them either. Also, when the drivers head up to El Alto on the road to Tiwanaku, they will most likely pick up more passengers if the bus or minibus isn't full. There usually isn't much traffic on the road out of El Alto, so besides this everything should be fine. some drivers drive fast so they won't waste time, but they are experienced so don't feel nervous. You might also want to choose to sit near a window or out of the sunlight. Also, note that the altitude at Tiwanaku is a bit higher than that of El Alto's, as a tourist you're most likely not going to get used to this. The Sorojchi pill has been known as good against the altitude - but it is extremely dangerous to take this pill.
You can also book a tour through the many tour operators in La Paz. Most of these appear to be in Spanish only.
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