Pachacamac Archaeological Complex and Barranco
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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)
Inclusions
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off.
- Admission to Pachacamac archaeological complex and the site museum.
- Professional tour guide (English, Spanish and Portuguese)
What's not
- Gratuities
- Snacks and beverages
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Barranco, Lima’s most bohemian suburb and the prefered location to enjoy nightlife in Lima. It has residences, boulevards, hotels, art galleries and restaurants.
Pachacamac, the most important ceremonial center in the Peruvian coast during pre-Inca and Inca times. It was an important pre-Inca religious sites.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 50 travellers
- Operated by
- LimaTours
- 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.
How it compares in Lima
- Its from-price is 34% below the median of the 1469 experiences we list in Lima.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 297 of 1469.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Lima
Lima, Peru's capital on clifftops above the Pacific, is a city of colonial plazas, pre-Inca ruins and an exciting, celebrated food scene.
The historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, revolves around the Plaza Mayor, with the cathedral, the Government Palace and the Archbishop's Palace with its carved wooden balconies. The Monastery of San Francisco hides catacombs beneath its yellow church, and the colonial mansions around it recall the riches of the viceroyalty.
Top-ranked sights in Lima: Miraflores, Lima Plaza Mayor, Church and Convent of Saint Francis (Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco).
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