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Why We Recommend Huaca Pucllana & Barranco Instead of Pachacamac
When visiting Lima, time is very valuable. For travelers with limited time, we highly recommend visiting Huaca Pucllana and the district of Barranco instead of going to Pachacamac — and here’s why:
1. Location & Travel Time
2.Huaca Pucllana + Barranco are located within Lima city.
3.The experience is more efficient and comfortable.
4.Pachacamac is located about 1 to 1.5 hours outside Lima (each way), depending on traffic.
5.This means 2–3 hours in the car.
6.For visitors with only one day in Lima, avoiding long drives makes a big difference.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point will be at the main entrance of the Port of Callao, called APN. Our team will be waiting there with a sign bearing our agency’s name, “Lima Discover,” ready to begin the tour.
Most cruise lines offer buses that transport passengers from the pier to the main port entrance, which takes about 15 minutes.
However, sometimes passengers are taken directly to the Miraflores district. In that case, we can also pick you up there. Just let us know one or two days before the tour, and we’ll make sure everything is arranged for your group. The drive to Miraflores will take approximately 50 minutes.
Itinerary
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1Centro Historico de Lima
We will visit three beautiful churches: San Pedro, Virgen del Rosario (The smallest church in the world); and San Francisco, where the Catatumbas museum is located.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Plaza San Martin
We can admire the San Martín square and know its history.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
The Plaza de Armas is surrounded by several emblematic buildings such as: the Government Palace of Peru, the Cathedral of Lima, the Plaza Peru, the Sagrario Church, the Archbishop's Palace, the Municipal Palace, the House of the Oidor and the union club .
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Lima Region
We will visit the Mauri Bar, one of the emblematic bars of Lima, recognized as the birthplace of Pisco Sour, the typical drink of Peru.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5ChocoMuseo Berlin
We will visit the chocolate museum, where you can taste the most exquisite chocolate, 100% handmade and with 100% Peruvian cocoa.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Mercado nro 1 de Surquillo
Here we will visit a lovely local fruit and vegetable market where we will see the largest variety of original Peruvian products. Our guides will show you some typical Peruvian fries.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Huaca Pucllana
Lima ceremonial culture center built between 450 and 650 AD using millions of mud adobes. Long after its abandonment, around 800 AD the top of the pyramid was used as an elite Wari cemetery, the first great Andean empire. We can visit this interesting citadel accompanied by our guide who will tell us all its fascinating history.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Perfect also for children and teenagers
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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