Pachacamac: An important Inca oracle on the coast

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ID: GYG464264-829162
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Country: Peru

Duration: 03:30 hours


Description

Explore the most important archaeological complex of Lima (Peru). You'll find out why this religious site was one of the most important temples of the central coast for more than a thousand years.
After picking you up from your hotel, we will head off to the first stop "The Pachacamac Museum" this new museum is organized thematically showing the entire cultural sequence of the Sanctuary of Pachacamac, from about 200 AD. until the establishment of the Incas in 1470.

Time to immerse into Pachacamac Archeological site, get ready to visit the largest and most important archaeological complex of the city of Lima (Peru), occupying 450 hectares. This monumental area shelters more than 50 architectural structures, most of which are constructd from edged stones, mudbricks of different sizes, and even mud walls. Some of the highights in this museum is The temple of the Chosen Ones known as Acllahuasi, the Pyramid with Ramp, remains of the largest Inka Trails known as the Qhapaq Ñan (Quechua language); the Palace of Taurichumpi, known as the managment center, the Max Uhle cemetery, where many mummies were found, the Old Temple, the Painted Temple and finally the Temple of the Sun and so on.
It is just impresive to know that this site has been the home of various peoples belonging to four main cultural groups: Lima, Wari, Ychsma and the Inca.

We are pretty sure that you will love this tour!.

Highlights

  • In the museum you'll see textile, ceramic, gold work
  • The temple of the Chosen Ones known as Acllahuasi
  • The Pyramid with Ramp and The Temple of the Sun
  • Remains of the largest Inka Trails known as the Qhapaq Ñan
  • The Palace of Taurichumpi, known as the managment center and so on.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The driver and the tour guide will ask at the reception desk with your last name.
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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.