From Lima: Pachacamac Complex, Barranco & Chorrillos Tour
Description
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 snack and cold drink on board while your tour guide explains you the important facts that occurred in this place.
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Itinerary
Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in a private minivan or SUV. Before visiting the complex and museum of Pachacamac, visit the populous and traditional district of Chorrillos. This area played an important role in the war with Chile from 1879 to 1883. Enjoy beautiful views of the Villa wetlands (A refuge of wild animals and migratory birds), La Herradura beach, and the Costa Verde beach circuit.
Travel south of Lima towards Pachacamac Inca Archaeological Site with the assistance of a professional tour guide on board who will give a detailed explanation of the important cultures and people that lived here. This archaeological complex offers a visit to the museum and temples such as the 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. it is the major Pre-Hispanic ceremonial center on the Pacific Coast of America. Discover the buildings of the four known cultures that existed here: Lima, Ychma, Wari and Inca. Learn the difference of each culture during time because of its rocky formations. Enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the sea from the viewpoint of the Temple of the Sun, the highest building in Pachacamac Sanctuary.
The last part of your tour includes a detailed visit to Barranco, where you can enjoy a romantic walk by the Bridge of Sights, the Walk of the Baths, Barranco's Boulevard, La Ermita Church and other typical and rustic buildings that belonged to the colonial era of Lima. At the end of your tour, you will be taken back to your hotel. Optional drop-off in Barranco or centrally located restaurants in Lima can be arranged.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
• Pickup and drop off available from/to any hotel or apartment located in the areas of Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco, Surco or Cercado de Lima is included for this tour. • For pickups and drop offs from/to Lima Jorge Chavez Airport, Port of Callao and nearby hotels in Callao and San Miguel Area, please consider an extra of US$ 15.00 extra per person (To be paid directly to your tour guide or driver).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(30)
Our guide shared interesting facts. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because I actually I would have actually like to get out of the car to see Bridge of Signs instead of a distance in the car.
Wow what a tour. Maria and Victor were the best. Maria had so much knowledge and Pachacamac was out of this world amazing. You need to visit this place.
Guide was very knowledgeable, informative and forthcoming. Structured presentations but flexible in allowing deviations.
The visit went very well our guide Maria was very friendly, clear and experienced We took tons of pictures
One of the best tours ever ! Learned so much!… Many thanks to our guide Alexandra and our driver Victor!! Highly recommend this trip!
Tour operators were a no show! Was at the pick up location from 9:30 til 10:30. No show. Now they’re lying.
We are sorry to read you have this bad experience. Our staff were at the pickup point and couldn´t find you anywhere. Our driver and tour guide were there from 08:45am until 11:00am. We even sent photos of them to the Viator webmail waiting for you at the port. Unfortunately, the bad organization of this port caused that we couldn´t find you. They told us to go from one point to another making it impossible to find you. Once again, we sincerely apologize for these inconveniences.
Amazing moment with the guide Lucas and the driver Victor. Great explanations, respectful, patient, really clear, good English. I recommend :)
The guide Cezar was very knowledgeable and informative. It was very interesting. The 6 seat mini bus was very comfortable and the water and crisps were much appreciated.
We are so glad and thankful you enjoyed this tour. Thank you very much.
Our tour guide - Vilma was very knowledgeable and am excellent guide. She spoke English very well. We thoroughly enjoyed her. Our driver Victor was excellent. He safely drove us all around in some heavy traffic. Definitely recommend both of then and Vista Travels.
The tour was great, but not as described. The tour claimed we would tour Chorrillos and Barranco as well as the Pachacamac Inca Archaeological Site. Our tour just went to Pachacamac Inca Archaeological Site and back to our hotel. This was a bummer after our tour finding out it was supposed to include more. This is why I gave it a lesser rating. Besides that, we very much enjoyed visiting the Pachacamac Inca Archaeological Site. This was very cool to see. Our tour guide was very great also. I would recommend the tour, just ask ahead of time if it does include those parts of the city as well.
