Rome of the Andes Visit the Pachacamac citadel, with its temples, streets, pyramids, cemeteries and home of the most famous oracle in the Andean empire. People from all over the Tawantinsuyo Empire visited this shrine to learn what the future held in store for themselves, their communities as well as the outcome of important battles, possible droughts and other catastrophes.
Barranco + Chorrillos We will begin our tour in the traditional district of Barranco. We will see its Central Park, the Bajada de los Baños (the old walkway to the beach), the Library, the republican mansions, the Bridge of Sighs and its famous Boulevard, the most bohemian expression of nightlife in Lima. We will also visit the district of Chorrillos, a famous old time resort where the Pantanos de Villa (Villa Natural Reserve), the only protected wildlife refuge in the city is located.
Pachacamac Next we will visit Pachacamac, the most important ceremonial center in pre-Hispanic times. All its massive temples and pyramids are built with mud. We will also visit the Pachacamac Site Museum and see the ceramic and textile exhibits as well as the wooden image of the Pachacamac idol.
Departures Tuesday - Thursday- Friday- Saturday- Sunday - all year round
Start time 9:00 am
Tour duration 3:30 hrs
- Hotel pick-up and return - Tour guide - Minibus tour through the districts of Barranco and Chorrillos - Admission ticket - Guided visit of the Pachacamac Archaeological Complex and Site Museum - Permanent assistance
*Group service activities requiere a minimun of 2 participants. In the case this number is not reached, we will offer you other alternatives.
- Tips
- Camera with a fully charged battery and enough memory to store photos