• Let’s explore the archaeological site of Fuerte de Samaipata in depth and learn why it is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
  • Curiosities about El Fuerte de Samaipata ... El Fuerte de Samaipata‘s rock carvings and panoramic views create a captivating and thought-provoking setting.
  • El Fuerte de Samaipata comprises a gigantic sculptured rock, made by a prehispanic Andean culture for ceremonial use.
  • Fuerte de Samaipata. ... In the 16th century, the Spanish formed a colonial settlement in the valley beneath the ancient site, the town of Samaipata.
  • History of El Fuerte de Samaipata. ... Samaipata means “the heights of rest” in the Inca language of Quechua and surmounts a 1,900 metre high mountain top.
  • Visitors to El Fuerte de Samaipata in Bolivia are greeting by a massive rock monolith. “Do you really think that’s true?” I ask, skeptically.
  • El Fuerte de Samaipata is a testament to Bolivia's rich cultural heritage, illustrating the convergence of multiple civilizations in one location.
  • El Fuerte de Samaipata es un lugar fascinante que ofrece una visión única de la cultura precolombina de Bolivia.
  • El Fuerte de Samaipata is located on a mountain peak 1,950 meters above sea level in the foothills of the Cordillera Oriental ( eastern Andes).
  • English. Main Menu. 883 Fuerte de Samaipata – 1998. 18 October 2020Katarzyna Aleksandrzak.