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El Fuerte de Samaipata

Name: El Fuerte de Samaipata
Address: Samaipata
Rating: 4.5

334 Reviews

#1 of 7 things to do in Samaipata

Ancient Ruins, Sights & Landmarks

Samaipata, Bolivia

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“Amazing views”

Take at taxi from Samaipata, unless you are very good on foot and have a couple of hours to spare... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

holger b

Manado, Indonesia

“Unique rock carvings”

This place was not really a fort in pre-Colombian Times. It was a city at the border of the Incan... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Mauro_Lima13

Berlin, Germany

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The archaeological site contains walls from ancient Inca dwellings.

4.5

334 reviews

Excellent59%
Very good32%
Average7%
Poor2%
Terrible0%

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holger b

Manado, Indonesia

7713

Reviewed 1 week ago

Amazing views

Take at taxi from Samaipata, unless you are very good on foot and have a couple of hours to spare both ways. The hill is well developed and the views are breath-taking. Explanations at the archeological sites are in English and Spanish. This is no...More

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Mauro_Lima13

Berlin, Germany

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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Unique rock carvings

This place was not really a fort in pre-Colombian Times. It was a city at the border of the Incan Empire, bordering the Guarani. Spanish colonists made it a fort for sometime before settling where the city is today. Worth the visit, good views of...More

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Rod P

Santa Cruz, Bolivia

8925

Reviewed 1 February 2018

A 2 hour walk but worth every step

It's quite a twisty, steep and long road to get to the El Fuerte visitor centre but the views on the way up are spectacular, even if you cannot stop to take photographs. I drove there but it is quite easy to get a taxi...More

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ninafleurchen

Auckland, New Zealand

Reviewed 27 December 2017

The best alternative to Machu Pichu!

I enjoyed every single second of El Fuerte. So much untouched nature, such nice surroundings, no overfilling from tourists and modern institutions. So much less stressful and cheaper than the Machu Pichu Trip! I can totally recommend it to anyone (even if you're not interested...More

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ClaudiaBo77

Reviewed 27 November 2017 via mobile

Great place to visit

This is a gorgeous place to visit. I loved every second of it. Take your time to walk around or sit on one of the benches. I had wouldn't advice to let a taxi wait for you, because then you'll have a big change you...More

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Christian Eduar... B

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Reviewed 5 November 2017 via mobile

Nice walk

Well organized, tickets are cheap, no need of guides, great sightseeing and a very impressive giant sandstone carved thousands of years ago

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marc_lut_1961

Rotselaar, Belgium

Reviewed 11 October 2017

very relaxed visit at el fuerte

a visit to el fuerte is at the same time a very relaxing and beautiful walk, with very nice vies---ws both or the rock itself and of the surroundings. Good info

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frequent1

Groveland, California

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Reviewed 3 October 2017 via mobile

Great ruins amazing history and not too far

We hired a Jeep to go to the fort while spending the weekend in Samaipata. It is said that this fort is pretty Incan and established by the ancient tribe of Change the Incas and invaded by the Guarani. Very cool day. The guide also...More

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muddyH2O

SCZ

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Reviewed 25 September 2017

Chance to see some very old human history

This is a must see in my opinion if you are in the area. How often do you get to see man-made sites from the 300's . The visit is an inspiration to learn about pre-Incan cultures that most people have never heard of. Be...More

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juan pablo g

Reviewed 28 June 2017

outstanding views!

It is located at 9 KM to Samaipata, I suggest to get a taxi to go there (cost 15$ round trip with 2 hrs of waiting) the ruins can't be compared with the views and landscapes. Bring your snickers and comfortable clothes!

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