Pachacamac Archaeological Complex and Barranco

4.8 (17 reviews) Lima, Peru
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Duration4h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Begin the tour in Barranco, Lima’s most bohemian suburb. We will see Barranco’s Central Park, its Municipal Library, the traditional Bridge of Sighs, the colonial homes and its famous boulevard. Next, we will drive down the South Pacific Coast Highway to Pachacamac, the most important ceremonial center in the Peruvian coast during pre-Inca and Inca times. Throughout the centuries Pachacamac was occupied by many different Andean civilizations such as the Lima’s, the Wari’s, the Ichma’s and finally by the Inca Empire. However, the Pachacamac Oracle always remained a religious center. We will see several pyramidal temples and enclosures from different time periods: the Adobitos & Old Temple (I C. A.D.), the painted Temple (VIII C. A.D.), a pyramid with a ramp (XIII C. A.D) & the Temple of the Sun (XV C. A.D.). Besides the ruins we will also visit an on-site museum displaying pottery, textiles, shell and stone ornaments, as well as the wooden Pachacamac idol found during excavations (1938)

What's included

  • Pickup and drop-off.
  • Admission to Pachacamac archaeological complex and the site museum.
  • Professional tour guide (English, Spanish and Portuguese)
  • Gratuities
  • Snacks and beverages
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Barranco
    30m
    Barranco, Lima’s most bohemian suburb and the prefered location to enjoy nightlife in Lima. It has residences, boulevards, hotels, art galleries and restaurants.
  2. Pachacamac Ruins
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Pachacamac, the most important ceremonial center in the Peruvian coast during pre-Inca and Inca times. It was an important pre-Inca religious sites.
  3. Museo de Sitio y Santuario Arqueologico de Pachacamac
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The museum is organized thematically showing the entire cultural sequence of the Pachacamac Sanctuary, from about 200 A.D. until the establishment of the Incas in 1470.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

- Pick-up from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco.
- This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-up.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying to coordinate your pick-up
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
  • It is important to carry sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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