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: • Achachi Qala • Apachita • Asir Kunka • Chuqi Ch'iwani • Chuqi Q'awa • Chuqi Q'awa (Chuñuni Jawira) • Chhuxlla Willk'i • Ch'alla Qullu • Ch'utu Wankarani • Imill Wawani • Jach'a Uma Chuwani • Jani Lawani • Janq'u Jaqhi • Jilarata • Jisk'a Sallalla • Laqaya • Nasa Puqi • Pukara (Guaqui) • Pukara (J. de Machaca) • Phujtir Pata Punta • Qala Waxrani • Quta Willk'i • Q'awiri Qullu • Q'ilani • Q'ullq'uni • Turini • T'aqachiri • Utani Apu • Wayllani • Wanq'uni • Wila Qullu • Wisk'achani

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: