Tiwanaku, Bolivia

Music & Arts Tour in Tiwanaku

Tiwanaku's creative pulse is felt in its streets — in the music drifting from open doors, the murals on unexpected walls, and the galleries tucked into neighborhoods that guidebooks overlook. Walking is the only way to find them.

The pre-Inca ceremonial capital of a civilization that flourished at 3,800 meters altitude, with mysterious stone gateways and the iconic Sun Gate carved from a single block of andesite.

Top Music & Arts Tour Spots

•Gateway of the Sun — a 3-meter stone archway carved from a single block with the Staff Deity and calendar frieze
•Akapana Pyramid — a massive seven-tiered step pyramid, the largest structure at the site, with a sunken court on top
•Semi-Subterranean Temple — a sunken court with 175 carved stone heads embedded in the walls, each face unique

Hidden Music & Arts Tour Gems

•Tiwanaku Museum — on-site museum housing the Bennett Monolith and ceramic artifacts explaining the culture's iconography

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to find live music in Tiwanaku?+

roamee's music tour of Tiwanaku takes you through the best live music venues, creative neighborhoods, and street art spots — with audio stories about the local arts scene.

What is the street art scene like in Tiwanaku?+

roamee curates a walking route through Tiwanaku's best street art and mural neighborhoods with narrated stories about the artists and their work.

Is Tiwanaku good for music lovers?+

roamee creates a walking tour of Tiwanaku's best music venues, creative quarters, and arts spots with audio narration about the local scene.

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