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Tiwanaku ruins, Altiplano · Every June
Aymara New Year at Tiwanaku
Thousands wait in the freezing dark to raise their palms to the first solstice sun over Tiwanaku.
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We track every fare from your airport into La Paz for June 20 to 21, 2027, round trips of 3 to 6 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- It is a national holiday in Bolivia and the site is at 3,850 m.
- Bring cash for entry and a thermos; there is no food before dawn.
- Tiwanaku is about ninety minutes west of La Paz by road; agencies run solstice buses from the city overnight.
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Thousands wait in the freezing dark to raise their palms to the first solstice sun over Tiwanaku.
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