Ingavi Province
Ingavi is a province in the La Paz Department in Bolivia. This is where the Battle of Ingavi occurred on November 18, 1841, and where the World Heritage Site of Tiwanaku is situated. During the presidency of Eliodoro Villazón the province was founded on December 16, 1909, with Viacha as its capital. Geography Ingavi lies on the southern shore of Lake Titicaca. The Chilla-Kimsa Chata mountain range traverses the province. Some of the highest mountains of the province are listed below: Subdivision Ingavi Province is divided into seven municipalities which are partly further subdivided into cantons. Population The people are predominantly indigenous citizens of Aymara descent. Tourist attractions Some of the tourist attractions of the municipalities are: In Viacha Municipality: The town of Viacha Viliroco lagoon, a small man made lake in Viacha Canton Qalachaka bridge in Viacha Canton "Virgen de Letanías" Sanctuary in Viacha Canton "Pan de Azúcar" mountain in Viacha Canton Fields of the Battle of Ingavi in Viacha Canton In Guaqui Municipality: Guaqui festivity from July 23 to July 25 celebrated in honour of Apostle James Apostle James church of Guaqui built between 1625 and 1784 Guaqui port In Tiwanaku Municipality: archaeological site of Tiwanaku in Tiwanaku