Place to visit
Kalasasaya, Bolivia: what it is and when to go
Kalasasaya is an archaeological structure that is part of Tiwanaku, an ancient archeological complex in the Andes of western Bolivia, at 3,860 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September, a short season because of the altitude. In December there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 01. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bolivia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Archaeological structure that is part of Tiwanaku, an ancient archeological complex in the Andes of western Bolivia · History
- Where
- Bolivia
- Elevation
- 3,860 m
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LPB La Paz / El Alto, 52 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- -16.55479, -68.67343
What it is and where
Kalasasaya is an archaeological structure that is part of Tiwanaku, an ancient archeological complex in the Andes of western Bolivia, at 3,860 m above sea level. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bolivia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -16.55479, -68.67343; the nearest main airport is El Alto International Airport (LPB, La Paz / El Alto), 52 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bolivia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Bolivia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kalasasaya is April to September, and the season is short because it sits at 3,860 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanPossible12:53
- FebPossible12:32
- MarPossible12:07
- AprBest time11:37
- MayBest time11:14
- JunBest time11:01
- JulBest time11:06
- AugBest time11:27
- SepBest time11:55
- OctPossible12:23
- NovPossible12:47
- DecPossible12:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 01. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Bolivia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bolivia
To enter Bolivia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bolivia checklist. Currency: Boliviano (BOB); plugs: Type A and C · 230 V · 50 Hz (115 V in some areas: check your charger's label); emergencies: 110 police · 118 fire · 165 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ponce MonolithMonolith of the Tiwanaku culture, Bolivia26 m
- Gate of the SunMegalithic solid stone arch or gateway constructed by the ancient Tiwanaku culture of Peru and Bolivia68 m
- Monolith of the FrailHistory72 m
- AkapanaTerraced platform mound of the Tiwanaku culture184 m
- Gate of the MoonHistory317 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bolivia guide.
More in Bolivia: History
- Sucre: constitutional capital of Bolivia
- Potosí
- Tiwanaku: archaeological site in Bolivia
- El Fuerte de Samaipata: archaeological site in Santa Cruz province, Bolivia
- Zapaleri: mountain in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile
- Cerro Rico: mountain in the Andes near the Bolivian city of Potosí
Every Bolivia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kalasasaya?
It is an archaeological structure that is part of Tiwanaku, an ancient archeological complex in the Andes of western Bolivia. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bolivia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kalasasaya?
April to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 3,860 m the season is shorter than lower down. In December there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 01.
How do you get to Kalasasaya?
The nearest main airport is El Alto International Airport (LPB), 52 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bolivia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bolivia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ponce Monolith, Gate of the Sun, Monolith of the Frail. The rest is in the Bolivia guide.
Keep reading
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