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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This tour will take you to explore the district of Villa El Salvador, an old shanty town that has developed with the passage of time and shows a different reality of the city of Lima.
You will have the chance to meet local people, kind neighbors and working hard families that will open their traditional home to you.
Enjoy the amazing views of the Valley of Lurin, learn the history of this place and have an incredible half day tour with us.
What's included
Pick up & Drop off from selected hotels
Professional Guide
Tolls and parking lots
Gratuities
Food and drink
What to expect
3h
The tour starts with the pickup from your hotel located in the city of Lima to start a journey of 40 minutes until reach the district of Villa El Salvador, situated 16 miles south of the city. During this fantastic tour we are going to explore the community with the company of a leader to have a great experience along the walking tour. As we get closer to the bottom of the hill, the tour guide will explain about the community system, the history, politics and religion of the place. We will reach the yellow stairs that are part of an urban project with many benefits for the inhabitants to have better access to their homes. You will have time to take amazing panoramic pictures of the city, as well as the Valley of Lurin and the Pacific Ocean. You will visit the houses to meet the neighbors, taking pictures with them in their traditional houses and see smiling children all the way. The shanty town tour will take you to a local market and you will be able to visit a kindergarten.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring comfortable shoes and colorful clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, water
At least 2 people are required to take place this activity.
You must be able to climb stairs
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
