Tour to the Ruins of Pachacamac.
Important: To confirm the trip in a group, we need a minimum of 2 participants for this program
Pachacamac Tour in Lima (Archaeological Guided tour)
Pachacamac was one of the largest religious centers on the Peruvian Coast. It is located at the south of Lima, some 30 kms away, virtually at the foot of the Pacific Ocean. According to archaeologist Pachacamac was the most important pilgrimage centre in ancient Peru, and at its glorious days the place received hundreds of people from all over Peru. Pachacamac contains various pyramids, temples and large plazas, where visitors can enjoy a pleasant walking while exploring the site. The sanctuary also offers magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean as well as of the Lurin Valley nearby. In addition, visitors can visit the Museum of Pachacamac located inside the archaeological complex, which displays ancient remains found at the zone.
Description of our tour.
At the designated time you will be picked up from your hotel in Lima by our local guide; afterwards we will travel on a tourist bus to the south of Lima for about 30 kms. On the way, our local guide will give you an introduction about the history of Lima and will also talk about important aspects of modern Lima. After 40 minutes, we will arrive at the ruins of Pachacamac. In order to get better understanding of this important archaeological site, we will visit first the Pachacamac Museum, which is located at the entrance of the ruins. At this museum we will be able to see various ancient relics found at the site during archaeological excavations. Among the remains, we will see various decorated ceramics, textiles and carving woods representing Pachacamac God. Afterwards we will leave the museum and will start to explore the site with our local guide. During our walking through the sanctuary we will visit its most important pyramids, in which stands out the north pyramid, a well preserve structure with truncated shape. The north pyramid allows from its top amazing views of the nearby Lurin Valley and the Pacific Ocean. From the top you can also see the large plazas the Incas built to received hundreds of pilgrims who venerated this god. On our tour we will also see the Acllahuasi temple or the house of Mamaconas (name given to a particular group of women, sent from Cusco or other important cities to come to the place and take care of the religious ceremonies and the production of fine textiles for the nobility). Our excursion includes a short visit to the traditional neighborhood of Barranco. End of our service.
Our tour Includes:
- Pick up from your hotel in Lima.
- English speaking guide.
- All Entrance fees.
- Visit to the ruins of Pachacamac.
- Tourist Transportation (Group service )
- Drop off at your Hotel at the end of the tour
- Tour price includes government sales tax (18% as known IGV)
Our tour NOT Included:
- Meals
- Internal flight tickets
- Hotel in Lima
- Alcoholic and Soft Drinks
- Breakfast
- Tips for guide and Camp Staff.
Tour Duration:3 Hours.
Duration:From: 9:00 Hrs and 14:30 Hrs
Daily Departure:From 18:00 H to 21:30 Hrs Aprox.
What you need to bring / Carry:
- Day backpack just for minimum personal things
- Rain gear to protect you from rain (June to Octuber)
- Aprópiate shoes for walk
- Extra warm clothes for some cold morning or afternoons
- Bottle of water
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, someday will be warm (December to April)
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries.
On this tour you must bring warm clothing, as the weather in Lima used to be very cold, especially in winter time (from June to September) when temperatures drop fast in the afternoon and nights are very cold. If traveling during summer time (December to March) light clothing is fine. Also bring a hut and sunglasses.
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Travelling in a group?- We offer you great discounts. We offer you the best service to plan the perfect group trip. We can organize bus tours, city tours, family trips and student travel. Let us know your needs, we can also arrange your air and ground transportation in Peru. We offer exciting travel opportunities to over 20 destinations in the land of the Incas. We are sensitive to your needs, taking into consideration budget, special features, places of interest and all factors which can make your trip memorable.
Terms and Conditions of trip, 2013
