Lima: Pachacamac Ruins & Barranco Half-Day Guided Tour
ID: GYG238327-411687
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore Peru’s past and present with a half-day guided tour. Be amazed by the Pachacamac Archaeological Complex, an important pre-Inca religious sites. Explore Lima’s bohemian Barranco district.
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)
Highlights
- Learn about the Inca, and pre-Inca people's who worshipped at Pachacamac.
- Explore Pachacamac, a thousands-year-old religious site.
- Get stunning ocean views from the Temple of the Sun.
- Enjoy the romantic bridge of sighs.
- Enjoy a panoramic view of Barranco, the bohemian district of Lima
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Pick-up from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco.
• This activity does not include pickup from private residences (Airbnbs). If passengers stay in them, please contact us to coordinate a pickup point.
• Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult
• Rates don't apply for Peruvians or foreign persons who stay in Peru for more than 60 days because sales taxes are not included in the total and, if applicable, will be collected by the activity provider
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must present a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts
Masks are required while indoors
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)
Pickup is available from hotels located in Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro. Make sure to be ready 15 minutes before your pickup time.
This activity does not include pickup from private residences (Airbnbs). If passengers stay in them, please contact us to coordinate a pickup point.
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.
