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Pachacamac Tour

Go back to the time of the ancient Andean civilizations as you discover the ruins around one of the most impressive archaeological sites on the central coast of Peru with this Pachacamac Tour. Pachacamac Tour.

  • 3 hours
  • 9Exceptional | 314 reviews
  • Open on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Go back to the time of the ancient Andean civilizations as you discover the ruins around one of the most impressive archaeological sites on the central coast of Peru with this Pachacamac Tour.

Pachacamac Tour

After pickup, we will depart from downtown Lima to the Lurin Valley to visit pre-Inca ruins dedicated to the god Pachacamac, creator of the universe according to the Andean peoples.

We will stop in the Bohemian neighborhood of Barranco, exploring its history as a fishing village and later a seaside resort before continuing to Pachacamac.

During our 30-minute tour, we will explore the history of the Andean civilization, learning about the daily lives of the Moche, Huai and Inca cultures. We will tour the Pachacamac Citadel, gaining insight into its famous oracle, a major ceremonial center for the Inca Empire.

We will visit the Temple of the Sun remains, built from adobe bricks, offering views of the Pacific Ocean, the Andes Mountains, and the main archaeological site at Acllawasi, where the virgins lived who were sacrificed annually to the Sun God.

The tour concludes with a return to your hotel in Lima after 3 hours.

Hotel Pickup

Please note hotel pickup and drop-off services are included for participants in the Miraflores or San Isidro districts. If your hotel is outside this area, the local tour company will contact you to arrange an alternative pickup point.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop–off from hotels in the Miraflores or San Isidro districts
  • Transport by bus or minibus
  • English and Spanish–speaking guide
  • Entry to Pachacamac Sanctuary

Tips

  • Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.

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