Ancient Astronomy and Culture in Northern Bolivia:

Lake Titicaca, the Island of the Sun and Equinox at Tiwanaku

March 17 - 21, 2012

ITINERARY (subject to slight change)

March 17, Saturday - Arrival to La Paz

Arrival to the  La Paz international airport

Check in to the hotel in La Paz and evening orientation meeting

Overnight in La Paz

 

March 18, Sunday - Copacabana

Morning: Travel to Copacabana

Afternoon: Car blessing at the Basilica Virgen de la Candlelaria

Evening: Lecture - The History of the Island of the Sun

Overnight in Copacabana

 

March 19, Monday - The Island of the Sun

Morning: Boat to and hiking across the Island of the Sun

Afternoon: Transport to Tiwanaku

Evening: Lecture - Tiwanaku, More Questions Than Answers

Overnight in Tiwanaku

 

March 20, Tuesday - Equinox at Tiwanaku

Morning: Dawn at the Khalasasaya Temple and site tour

Afternoon: Transport back to La Paz and the Witches Market

Evening: Final dinner and closing ceremonies

Overnight in La Paz

 

March 21, Tuesday - Departure

Flights back to the USA or points beyond