Pachacamac Tour, included Barranco + Chorrillos.

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 3 more

Get a different experience on your stay in Lima, visiting the archaeological site of Pachacamac and the surrounding districts of Barranco and Chorrillos during this 4-hour tour. Discover the fantastic views and history of this site, visiting its museum and main temples. Get refreshed with a delicious box lunch while your tour guide explains you the important facts that occurred in this place.

Your tour will start with a pickup from your hotel. On board, there will be an orientation from your tour guide who will give an explanation of the important cultures and people that lived on this site. This archaeological site includes a visit to the museum and temples such as the Temple of the Sun, Acllawasi, the Old Temple, the Painted Temple, Philligrins Square and Taulichumbi palace.Pachacamac, that was built mainly on adobe (mud bricks), hosts an oracle that represents the Lord of Pachacamac, who was considered a god that ruled the world.

What's Included

small group tour
Entrance ticket to Pachacamac
Professional Tour Guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Once booking is confirmed, we will send you the pick up time or if we need to meet on a pick up location.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Pachacamac Ruins

    In the 1890s archaeologists first began exploring Pachacamac. They found many enormous buildings and burial sites that had been previously looted. The first (sacred) section of the site includes temples of religious significance and a large cemetery. The second section includes several buildings which are mainly secular pyramids. In this complex of buildings there were mud-brick stepped pyramids with ramps and plazas. These buildings are dated between the late 1300s and the mid-1400s. The three most famous pyramids are all found in the sacred sector (the first sector). These are the Painted Temple, the Temple of the Sun, and the Old Temple of Pachacamac. According to Peter Eekhout, an archaeologist who studied and excavated the site of Pachacamac, "For decades most scholars thought the pyramids (from the second section) were religious "embassies" that housed delegations from far-off communities who came to worship, bring tribute, and make offerings to Pachacamac". However, Eekhout came to a different conclusion after his work at the site. Eekhout and his team found that the structures lacked the features that characterized religious centers of the time. He concluded that the structures were used as palaces for the Ychsma (EESH-ma), the rulers of Pachacamac.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • Barranco (Pass by)

    Barranco is one of 43 districts in Lima, Peru. Its current mayor is José Juan Rodríguez Cárdenas. The district is considered to be the city's most romantic and bohemian, being the home and working place of many of Peru's leading artists, musicians, designers and photographers.

    Admission ticket free
  • Chorrillos (Pass by)

    The traditional district of Chorrillos is another not so well known district of Lima for tourists. Once being a small fishing village it developed in Colonial and Republican times to the beach resort not only for Lima’s wealthy. During the Pacific War Chorrillos was the scene of heavy fighting and much of it was destroyed. Today Chorrillos is absolutely worth a visit. Take a walk or just relax on the beautiful Malecon and enjoy a stunning view over the whole bay of Lima, enjoy a delicious meal at the numerous restaurants specializing in typical Peruvian coastal food or have a nice day at the beach.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Andina Expeditions

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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