Sanctuary of Pachacamac

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Duration

4 Hours
Level of activity

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Group Size

Medium

Description

Explore the archaeological zone of Pachacamac and discover all its mysteries. Visit the different temples of the sanctuary and the museum with a guide.

Pachacamac is the largest and most important archaeological site in Lima. This area contains more than 50 architectural structures, many of them built with canted stones and adobes of various sizes.
Pachacamac was the most important center on the coast for over 1500 years. It is located in the valley of Lurin. In its origins it reached its first peak with the Lima culture (200 - 650 AD). Then it happened during the Middle Horizon period with the Wari culture (650 - 1100 AD), at that time it was a religious center. Then the Ychsma (1100 - 1470 AD) built the Painted Temple. Finally when the Incas arrived (1470 - 1532 AD) they built the Temple of the Sun and the Acllawasi. None of the buildings resemble those of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary as some travelers explain.

Itinerary

9:45 amMeeting at the MIRABUS stand. Av. Diagonal, block 3. Miraflores. To the Starbucks in Kennedy Park.

11:00 amEnjoy the views that the Districts of Chorrillos and Barranco have to offer, as well as the passages of Lurín and the protected marshes of Villa.

12:00 pmGuided tour of the Pachacamac Sanctuary.

14:00 pmReturn to the MIRABUS stand.

End of service.

What does it include?

Includes

Bilingual guide.
Entrance to the Sanctuary.
Entrance to the Museum.
Guided Tour.
Transport.

It does not include

Beverages and meals.

Recommend

Clothes according to the season.
Comfortable shoes.

General Information

-NOTE: The route depends on traffic and is subject to change without notice.
-To get the bus ticket, you will have to go to the Tourist Information Center at 799 José Larco Avenue, Miraflores, a few blocks from Parque Kennedy and show the reservation receipt. Otherwise you will not be able to board the MIRABUS.