Pachacamac's Inka Pyramids Tour including Museum Small-Group
Description
Let yourself be surprised with this beautiful trip to ancient Perú. We will discover the most important oracle during “Incas” time. This impressive archeological site is still considered a sacred place for many local natives. In the past, everybody wanted to come to Pachacamac to visit and say "thank you" to the creator (Pachacamac) for receiving a good harvest, climate, water source, etc, and also to get answers to their questions. Pachacamac was also the place for high-level studies of astronomy, architecture, also a place for ancient rituals and human sacrifices as payments to Mother Earth; natives celebrated large festivities in honor of the gods. Come and immerse yourself in the ancient culture of Pachacamac!
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Itinerary
The adventure begins the moment we pick you up from your accommodation. We’ll navigate local roads and vibrant avenues that showcase the true colors and energy of Lima. You’ll experience the city's lively atmosphere firsthand—passing street vendors and bustling crowds—as you feel the "embrace" of this metropolis of 12 million people. As we head toward Pachacamac, we’ll join the Pan-American Highway, the world's longest international route. Along the way, the sight of colorful shantytowns and unique local architecture offers an authentic perspective on the real Lima, making this journey as much a learning experience as an adventure.
Step back in time to visit the most important sacred sanctuary on the central coast of South America. Admire the site's colossal scale and take in the panoramic views of ancient pyramids, the fresh breeze of the Pacific Ocean, and the lush green valley below. Located just 31 km southeast of Lima (about a one-hour drive), the Pachacamac Archaeological Complex is an impressive pre-Columbian citadel featuring intricate adobe and stone palaces and towering pyramidal temples. We highly recommend visiting Pachacamac as your introduction to Andean culture before heading to Cusco and Machu Picchu. By exploring this coastal power center first, you will gain a much deeper understanding of how Inca traditions and architecture evolved!
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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.
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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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you are a solo trábele do not hesitate to ask about availability (WhatsApp: +51 947 142 030)
- We recommend to wear confortable clothes, shoes and take a bottle of water with you
Reviews(76)
Our tour guide Sylvana was an excellent source of additional information in the museum, which is a must see before you tour the extensive site of pre Inca and Inca monuments. Our guide also managed to get my wife and I taken by car up to the Temple of the Sun, as being elderly and disabled she was not able to walk that far. Our friendly guide did everything she could to make our trip very worthwhile. We think this tour was far more informative of the history of pre-conquest Peru than a trip to Machu Pichu might have been for us even though this extensive site is far less well known. Highly recommended guide and half-day tour.
If you’re looking for a hidden gem near Lima, the Pachacamac Ruins is it. Pachacamac gave us a fascinating glimpse into Peru’s ancient history. The archaeological site is incredibly well-preserved, it also offered breathtaking views of the surrounding desert and coastline. Our guides Silvana and Alex, were very knowledgeable., and our driver Marco navigated the busy streets of Lima with ease. Great half-day tour!
This is a good tour, but the site is very dusty and some of the trail is uphill, so be prepared. Our guide Saul was good but he did not manage our preparations well. We left our hats, sunscreen and water in the van for what he said was 10 minutes (but was 20) then didn't warn us when we got out for a 40 minute walk. I ended up with a sunburn.
Silvana was an excellent guide. She explained the history very well and answered all our questions. The 3 of us were the only ones on the tour which was great! Ricardo’s driving was careful and skilled—he navigated smoothly around the traffic and we always felt very safe. This place was so interesting and such a nice introductory tour on our first day in Peru.
A true hidden gem. I was blown away by the size of this archeological site. Half day tour from Lima is a must. 4 different civilizations contributing to Pachacmac. A vital trade and communincation hub for the Inca highway.
Silvana and her driver are fantastic. Silvana explains things greatly, has gtrat English (which helps me) and speaks Spanish with my wife. She is super knowledgeable and helped us truly understand what we were seeing. They are super patient and the info they provide is very valuable. I may have enjoyed this experience more than any other since we have been here. They have my highest recommendation. They will take good care of you.
Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted that Silvana and her driver provided such a fantastic experience during your visit to the Pachacamac Inka Pyramids. We are especially glad her bilingual skills allowed both you and your wife to fully connect with the history and culture of the site. Your high recommendation means a lot to us! Best regards, Marketing Team
Cesar and Cirillo, our guide and our driver were incredible. Knowledgeable, friendly, funny and just awesome. Wish we could take them everywhere we travel.
Thank you! We are so happy to hear that Cesar and Cirilo were awesome during your visit to the pyramids. Our team strives to be knowledgeable and funny to make every trip special, and we’d love to travel everywhere with you too! Best regards, Marketing Team
Maverick arrived on time and was a great guide for this tour, especially as it was personalised with only us as guests. Transport was very comfortable. Maverick was very informative about many aspects of Lima and Peru which he discussed as we travelled to and from the historical site. A little more time at the museum would have been good.
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad Maverick provided a personalized and informative tour for you. We take note of your comment regarding the time at the museum to continue improving our experiences. We're happy you found the transport comfortable! Best regards, Marketing Team
We booked a half-day tour with Haku tours to Pachacamac. Our guide Aron was a walking lexicon and was able to tell us a lot about the history of his ancestors in a cutting way. He was friendly, dedicated and proud of what he taught us. We can recommend Aron 100 percent. Overall, we can highly recommend the agency Haku-Tours: we were very well looked after, got quick answers and the handling of the excursions was very professional. Thank you!
Vielen Dank für Ihre hervorragende Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Aron Sie mit seinem Wissen über seine Vorfahren begeistern konnte. Wir sind stolz auf unsere schnellen Antworten und die professionelle Abwicklung. Hoffentlich bis bald! Best regards, Marketing Team
Our tour guide, Cesar, was great! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He took the time to explain the history of what we were touring. I would highly recommend this tour company but especially this guide.
Thank you for the high recommendation! We are thrilled that Cesar's knowledge and friendly approach made your visit to the Inka Pyramids a great experience. Best regards, Marketing Team
