PACHACAMAC, The Rome of the Andes

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About this activity

Visit the citadel of Pachacamac, the Rome of the Andes, its temples, streets, pyramids and cemeteries. The headquarters of the most famous oracle in the Andean world at that time, where men from all corners of the Tawantinsuyo empire arrived on a pilgrimage to inquire about their destiny and the destiny of their peoples. Thus they could know the future of important battles and about possible droughts and cataclysms.

We offer:

Shared service BUT in one language (English or Spanish)

Groups of maximum 16 people.

Excursions with headphones in Lima and Cusco: explanation of the guide + audios with stories, effects and music.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Perú Sightseeing

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance to the archaeological complex of Pachacamac and guided tour of the site museum and the complex
Included: Official tourism guide (English and Spanish)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Permanent assistance
Included: Pick up and return to hotel
Included: Panoramic guidance through Barranco and the Reservoir of Villa Reservoir

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

We will drive you along the Pan-American Highway South to Pachacamac, the most important ceremonial center of the Peruvian coast during times before the Incas. Pilgrims visited this complex to worship the creator god Pachacamac. For centuries Pachacamac was occupied by different civilizations such as Lima, Wari, Ichma cultures and finally the Inca empire. However, Pachacamac's oracle was always considered a religious center. You can admire pyramid temples and streets of different periods, such as the temple of Los Adobitos and the Old temple (1st century AD), the Painted temple (8th century AD), a pyramid with a ramp (13th century AD) and the temple of the Sun (15th century AD). You will also visit the interesting Site Museum that exhibits ceramics, textiles and ornaments of shells and stones, as well as the wooden idol of Pachacamac found during the excavations of 1938. At the end of the excursion, you can choose to stay shopping at the Indian Market, at the Larcomar Mall, or return to your hotel.