Lima: Private Tour to Huaca Pucllana and Huaca Mateo Salado
ID: GYG394538-717058
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the pre-inca history of Lima, visiting the main Huacas of the city.
Start a tour of two of the most famous "Huacas", (ceremonial centres or temples) of Lima. First, you will visit Huaca Pucllana in the district of Miraflores, formed by a 25-meter high truncated pyramid of adobe and a set of patios and plazas.
Also, the complex has an exhibition room and a restaurant. Then, you will be transferred to Huaca Mateo Salado in the district of Pueblo Libre. This is one of the most important ¨huacas¨ in Lima due to its connection with the Qhapaq Ñan, the Great Inca Trail that united the entire empire.
Initially Mateo Salado was a Yschma civilization administrative-ceremonial centre, but then it was occupied by the Incas, being they who enabled the section that united this ¨huaca¨ with Pachacamac, south of Lima. Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Visit two of the most important vestiges of ancient Peru in the heart of Lima.
- The Huaca Pucllana is located in Miraflores and belonged to the Lima culture.
- Its main centre is a pyramidal building of a ceremonial connotation.
- The Huaca Museo Salado is one of the largest and is in the Pueblo Libre district
- Mateo Salado was part of the Qhapaq Ñan or Great Inca Trail.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Pick up from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Historic Centre of Lima.
- If you stay in private residences (Airbnb), please contact us to coordinate a meeting point for the 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.
- This activity is not wheelchair accesible.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Pick up from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Historic Centre of Lima.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
