it's a worthy place that one should visit in Samaipata, Bolivia More

A UNESCO world heritage site, El Fuerte definitely has archeological and historic significance. Many of the carvings are difficult to see, as not long ago people were allowed to climb on top of the ruins and wore down the site. However, the site is now in better condition and has wooden structures built as viewing decks. Though not as impressive... More

When in Samaipata, you shouldn't miss El Fuerte. But be aware that the engraving on the stone - for which the place is famour for - are difficult to see. More

First town in Bolivia that visited after Santa Cruz...quiet and relaxing town. Lovely people and great out door activities from the Amboro National park. Cheap out- door guides, and great stop before starting climbing up to high elevation on your journey to visit other area in Bolivia ( Sucre,Salar de Uyuni,Lapaz). Hai Nguyen. From Vancouver Canada. www.haircats.ca. More

Strongly recommendable if you are in Samaipata anyway. Although the erosion blurred much of the carvings, you can still recognize the images. Frank of Cafe Hamburgo offers reasonable priced tour in multiple languages. I connected it with a overnight hiking trip to Amboro national park - totally worth it! More

Fuerte de Samaipata is very much off the beaten track and is a hidden gem. Here you feel as if you're visiting a heritage site without the airs and graces of the more popular sites - and herein is it's charm. Each time I have visited here, there have been very few people there and therefore you feel more drawn... More