Cultural highlights

El Fuerte

An archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage Site located just outside of Samaipata. It is a popular tourist destination for Bolivians and foreigners alike.

Read about El Fuerte from Sacred Destinations.
Read about El Fuerte from Lonely Planet

Museum
Calle Bolívar

Samaipata's archaeological museum makes an interesting visit. It offers a few Tiahuanaco artifacts and some local pottery. Admission to the ruins also covers the cost of the museum.
Tel.: 591-3-9446065 ciaselfuerte@cotas.net

Galería Espiral Seeks to encourage artistic expression on every level through exhibitions, workshops and group activities adjacent to el Zen.tro (see below)
Zen.tro Centre for Spiritual Self-discovery & Fisical Rejuvenation, also opposite museum
Casa del Arte A space for crafts, live music and creative workshops for children; Calle Campero
Church Altarpiece
Picturesque church in the center of Samaipata with 17 century artpiece.  Tel.: 591-3-9446011
Amigos del Ajedrez
Chess classes, Ping-Pong, Hall y Café.
Calle Bolívar
Tel.: 591-3-9446196
Colonial Village
Tel.: 591-3-9446067
Town Hall
Centro Cultural Samaipata Theatre, concerts, expositions.

http://guidetosamaipata.com/asac/

for an up-to-date cultural events agenda

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