Pachacamac Archaeological Complex and Barranco
Description
Begin the tour in Barranco, Lima’s most bohemian suburb. We will see Barranco’s Central Park, its Municipal Library, the traditional Bridge of Sighs, the colonial homes and its famous boulevard. Next, we will drive down the South Pacific Coast Highway to Pachacamac, the most important ceremonial center in the Peruvian coast during pre-Inca and Inca times. Throughout the centuries Pachacamac was occupied by many different Andean civilizations such as the Lima’s, the Wari’s, the Ichma’s and finally by the Inca Empire. However, the Pachacamac Oracle always remained a religious center. We will see several pyramidal temples and enclosures from different time periods: the Adobitos & Old Temple (I C. A.D.), the painted Temple (VIII C. A.D.), a pyramid with a ramp (XIII C. A.D) & the Temple of the Sun (XV C. A.D.). Besides the ruins we will also visit an on-site museum displaying pottery, textiles, shell and stone ornaments, as well as the wooden Pachacamac idol found during excavations (1938)
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Itinerary
Barranco, Lima’s most bohemian suburb and the prefered location to enjoy nightlife in Lima. It has residences, boulevards, hotels, art galleries and restaurants.
Pachacamac, the most important ceremonial center in the Peruvian coast during pre-Inca and Inca times. It was an important pre-Inca religious sites.
The museum is organized thematically showing the entire cultural sequence of the Pachacamac Sanctuary, from about 200 A.D. until the establishment of the Incas in 1470.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- Pick-up from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco. - This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-up.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying to coordinate your pick-up
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
- It is important to carry sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
Reviews(17)
Diverse experience with a walking tour of Barranco area of Lima which gave us an insight into the diversity and artistic cultural aspects of this beautiful area. The trip out to Pachacamac was also fascinating and quite awe inspiring to understand how the site has been excavated and to gain knowledge of how these early races lived, created the temple and other areas of the and how they worshipped their gods. Our guide and driver were both knowledgeable and respectful of the location.
Dear Elsie, thank you very much for sharing your experience. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed the combination of Barranco’s artistic and cultural atmosphere with the impressive history of Pachacamac. It is wonderful to hear that the visit helped you better understand how ancient civilizations lived, built their temples, and honored their gods. We are also glad that our guide and driver contributed positively with their knowledge and respect for the site. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another journey through Peru!
Great guide names Christian and driver names Freddie. The Guides speaks clear and understandable English.
Dear traveler, thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Christian’s clear and easy-to-understand English, along with Freddie’s driving, helped make the experience smooth and enjoyable. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
This is such a massive site that the vehicle takes everyone to different areas. Seeing the construction from different periods and people's id very informative.
Dear Eugene, thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that you found the visit to Pachacamac informative and appreciated seeing the site’s different construction periods. Exploring such a vast archaeological complex by vehicle truly helps bring its history and evolution to life. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again.
The instructor very friendly, inquisitive, friendly, with a lot of knowledge, always answering all questions. Obg.
Prezada Tereza, Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência! Ficamos felizes em saber que a visita a Pachacamac e Barranco foi tão especial e que a dedicação e conhecimento da nossa instrutora tornaram o passeio ainda mais enriquecedor. Comentários como o seu nos motivam a continuar oferecendo experiências memoráveis. Esperamos recebê-lo novamente em uma próxima oportunidade.
This was a great experience! My tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable through the entire experience.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had such a great experience and that your tour guide made it both informative and enjoyable. 🌟 We take pride in working with guides who bring not only deep knowledge but also warmth and personality to every tour — it’s wonderful to know that came through in your experience. We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments soon!
Enjoyable tour if you have extra time in Lima but I wouldn't go out of you way to squeeze it in. Our guide Christian was very good.
Dear passenger, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and appreciated Christian’s guidance. We hope you had a wonderful time exploring Lima, and if you visit again, we’d love to show you even more of Peru’s treasures!
We had a lovely day exploring Barranco and the ruins. Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information in a clear way. Would definitely recommend!
Hi Evelien, Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a lovely day exploring Barranco and the Pachacamac ruins. It’s great to know that our guide’s knowledge and clear explanations added to your experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future! Best regards!
The best tour we've had in Lima, Excellent guide with brilliant English and very informatitive in local knowledge and history, well rounded tour seeing the highlights of the area. Car/driver were great quality(luxurious) and I felt the tour was at out choosen pace with as much information as we wished. Thankyou for a great morning Jay and Suz
Dear Jay and Suz, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience exploring the Pachacamac Archaeological Complex and Barranco with us. It’s fantastic to know that our guide's local knowledge and English skills made your tour memorable and that you appreciated the quality of our car and driver. We're glad we could tailor the experience to your preferred pace. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon. Thank you for choosing us!
The guide was very patient with me and made sure that I saw all the sites the tour promised. In addition, he was very knowlegeable about colonial Peruvian history and gladly shared many details with me.
Dear passenger, We're pleased to hear that our guide was patient, knowledgeable and that you enjoyed learning about about colonial Peruvian history. We're glad you liked the tour and hope to see you again soon!
Rosa (our guide) gave us an amazing tour of the beautiful Barranco and powerful sights at Pachacamac. Her wisdom and insight into Peruvian history and the lived experiences of the many peoples of modern Peru made this tour highly educational and helped us understand this beautiful country more deeply. Highly recommend - and thank you, Rosa!
Dear passenger, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Rosa’s insights and the tour left such a positive impact. We look forward to welcoming you on another journey soon!
