Caral The First Civilization in America - Full Day From Lima
Description
This is the oldest known city in the Americas, developed simultaneously with the ancient cultures of Mesopotamia and Egypt about 5000 years ago! Get back in time in a millennial trip and get immersed in this oustanding pre hispanic citadel: Temples, pyramids, amphitheater and the main squares. From the top, you could appreciate all the majesty of the Valley of Supe. Caral has won praise for its beautifully preserved ruins and intriguing collection of artifacts, including a quipu (a unique knot system used by ancient Andean civilizations) and a number of musical instruments fashioned from animal bones, but definitely not there trace of war or weaponry!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our tour guide and driver will pick you up to take you to Caral. The trip to Caral by van takes approximately 4 hours. We will make a short stop to buy breakfast, snacks, go to the bathroom or just stretch a little. At 10:30 am approx., we will arrive at the archaeological site of Caral, one of the most impressive in Peru! You will discover the mysteries that surround this ancient city and immerse yourself in the history and culture of one of the most important civilisations in pre-Columbian history. A tour to Caral is an unforgettable experience for lovers of archeology and those who seek to connect with the ancestral legacy of humanity. At 1:00 pm approx.: We will finish the tour in Caral and return to Lima. On the way back, we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Lunch is not included, but we will help you get together a meal at one of the local restaurants.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pick-up and drop-off service is included only when you are in the districts of: Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco. Outside of these areas, we ask that you pay a small fee for the pick-up and drop-off service to your hotel.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We recommend to wear confortable clothes, shoes and take a bottle of water with you
- Bring repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses and water.
Reviews(61)
Great experience visiting the archeological site of Caral with Cesar and Cirilo. Cesar has a wealth of knowledge, not only about Caral, but all aspects of Lima and Peru. We learned so much on our drive and the site was fantastic. Both Cirilo and Cesar were very friendly and respectful. I highly recommend this trip.
If you like visiting archaeological sites, this is for you. It did make for a very long day. We were gone for more than 12 hours, but part of that was due to the traffic coming back into Lima. Caral is an interesting site. Our guide spoke very good English.
An extremely personalized tour with a lot of interesting information throughout the day. Our guide was very attentive and made the experience even more engaging. Caral is a fascinating place and completely changes the way we understand the history of ancient civilizations in the Americas. Highly recommended for anyone who loves history and archaeology.
Amazing the first civilization of America, not all of Peru is Machu Picchu, the country has much to offer as this gem of which few speak, there are few tourists but it is full of culture and history, definitely worth it even though the price is a little high.
Estimado Gerard, ¡muchas gracias por tus palabras! Nos alegra mucho que hayas disfrutado de esta joya histórica que es Caral. Tienes toda la razón, Perú es mucho más que Machu Picchu y nos encanta que más viajeros descubran la riqueza de la civilización más antigua de América con nosotros. Saludos cordiales, Maria P. Marketing Team
Outstanding service! Communicated fully before the pickup, and gave us precise instructions on where to meet.
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear that you found our service outstanding and that our communication and instructions were clear. We strive to provide a reliable experience for all our guests visiting Caral. Best regards! Maria P. Marketing Team
Detailed walkthrough of the archeological site Well worth the long commute Suitable for late departure (after 8pm)
Caral, the oldest known civilisation in the Americas is a recommended visit especially for history buffs. While it is a long drive to Caral from Lima, our journey was made enjoyable by Leonardo, our guide and comfortable by Percy who drove us there and back. Leonardo is knowledgeable and passionate about the subject and kept us engaged throughout with information both about Caral and the other ancient settlements in the neighbouring areas. His general knowledge about the Peruvian history and economy also made for interesting conversation on the drive. I believe Caral makes for an interesting rounding-off of the knowledge of ancient South American societies.
Caral was worth it despite its remote location. During the journey, César was so kind and shared a lot of his knowledge about Caral as well as the different areas we passed by on route. The guide in Caral was also very informative. I highly recommend the tour and César as a tour guide for his friendliness, attentiveness and all the fun we had throughout the day. Luis was also a wonderful driver. Very friendly and he drove safely.
Amazing experience! We did the private family tour to Caral and our guide Stefano and driver Julio were very knowledgable and welcoming. They knew great places to stop and eat and how to specify the tour to what we were looking for. English option was also appreciated. Highly recommend.
Saul, the tour guide who is very professional in explaining details of Caral The First Civilization and information about the continuing excavation there. It is totally worth to play a visit even the long hours of journey from Lima CBD!
