Monolito Ponce — Attraction in Tiahuanacu

Stunning stele of more than three meters. It is more intricately carved than the El Fraile monolith on the same plaza. You can find a description next to it.

However, even this piece of art is exposed to sun and rain, making you wonder if Bolivia cares at all about its cultural treasures. Putting a small thatched roof over it could be accomplished in two days and wouldn't cost much. At least it would stop rain...

Fascinating archeological site dating back thousands of years. Interesting history of this monolith, buried by the Spanish and an attempted exorcism (you can see a cross on the right shoulder) and attempted to remove the statues head fearing it was evil. Recommend taking a guide although it’s unfortunate they don’t offer any...

Increible Monolito de la cultura pre Incaica , con grabados autenticos muy bien conservados , en bajo relieve !!! Si vas a La Paz, Bolivia , te recomiendo que te hagas unos kilometros y recorras el Sitio Arqueologico de Tiwanacu , ubicado en el pueblo del mismo nombre !!! A tener en cuenta: tanto las puertas como los monolitos no tienen informacion , asi que te recomiendo antes de ir lee algo de ellos asi cuando los ves sabes de que se trata cada uno !!! El lugar esta muy bien concervado y limpio !!! Anda , recorrelo, saca muchas fotos y despues me...