Pre Inca Temple of Pachacamac Half-Day Tour from Lima
Description
Join a half-day tour to the famous Pachacamac Temple, located only a short distance from Lima. Built by different leaders throughout the centuries and between the years 200 and 1450 AD, this religious compound is made entirely out of clay and houses the giant pyramids of the sun and moon. This comprehensive sightseeing tour will give you an insight on the culture, history and architecture of both the Inca and pre-Inca people.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will visit the Archeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac, just 30 kms. south of Lima. It was built in adobe with view to the sea and the Lurin river valley.
It was built in adobe with view to the sea and the Lurin river valley. It was a pilgrimage site for many cultures that developed in ancient Peru. Upon arrival of the Incas, the complex was adapted to become an administrative center, respecting and adapting the local constructions. You can find there the Temple of the Sun, the Acllahuasi, the Palace of Taurichumbi, and the Pilgrimage Plaza, among others. We will also visit the Site Museum to get a better insight and appreciate the salvaged remnants of the area. The massive Temples of the Sun and the Moon are known to be the compound's most striking features. Built entirely of clay, an estimated 50 million sun-dried bricks were used in the construction of the Temple of the Sun alone. Excavations in the area continue to reveal further insights into the Moche and Huari cultures that spanned the period from 200 to 800 AD.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
This activity includes roundtrip transfer from districts of Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro, hotels and lodgings.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(286)
This was a great tour and learned so much about the Pre-Inca culture! The site is massive and highly recommended this tour to help you understand all the sites in the sanctuary. But to really make the trip memorable, request Mario! He was so knowledgeable and presented the information with such passion that you were captivated the entire time!
It was a great tour with Mario as an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, personable guide and Claudio as a great driver. Mario responded well to questions, shared amazing folklore, and shared his wi-fi.
Very interesting pre-Incan history! Massive archeological site with plenty of walking and a very informative museum. Mario was an incredible tour guide
Excellent tour and very friendly and attentive accompaniment from Mayrol! Always cheerful and with very precise instructions and explanations. Highlight also for the driver Jorge... that gentleman friendly!!! Always attentive to our needs and serving us with great courtesy, goodwill and a smile in the face! Great trip!!!
Muito obrigado por compartilhar uma avaliação tão positiva! Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você aproveitou o passeio e o acompanhamento do Mayrol, assim como a atenção e simpatia do nosso motorista Jorge. Suas palavras refletem o cuidado, a dedicação e o profissionalismo com que nossa equipe trabalha todos os dias. Para nós, é um orgulho contar com pessoas que, com alegria, cordialidade e atenção a cada detalhe, tornam cada viagem ainda mais especial. Obrigado por confiar em nós. Será um prazer acompanhá-los novamente em uma próxima experiência pelo Peru. Equipe VIPAC Travel
Our tour guide, Mario, was amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. He provided not only knowledge about the Pachacamac site but also interesting history and other tidbits about Lima on the way to the site.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guide Mario made your visit even more enriching with his knowledge, friendliness, and interesting details about Lima and Pachacamac. Feedback like yours motivates us to continue caring for every detail of our experiences. Thank you for trusting VIPAC Travel. We look forward to accompanying you again on another adventure in Peru. VIPAC Travel
All excellent, guides, schedules, tours, an incredible and unforgettable experience. Good quality hotels, very good breakfasts.
Gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros. Nos alegra saber que su tour de 5 días por Cusco, Machu Picchu y los sitios históricos fue excelente y que cada detalle —guías, horarios, recorridos, hoteles y desayunos— contribuyó a que vivieran una experiencia increíble e inolvidable. Agradecemos su confianza y será un placer volver a acompañarlos en una próxima aventura por el Perú. Equipo VIPAC Travel
Great experience. Availability and professionalism by Eduardo and also the driver was up to scratch. I highly recommend.
Grazie mille per aver condiviso la sua esperienza. Siamo molto felici di sapere che il tour sia stato così positivo e che abbia apprezzato la disponibilità e la professionalità di Eduardo, così come il lavoro del nostro autista. Per noi è fondamentale che ogni viaggiatore si senta accompagnato con attenzione, sicurezza e qualità in ogni momento del percorso. La ringraziamo per la raccomandazione e speriamo di poterla accogliere nuovamente in Perù per un’altra esperienza speciale. Un caro saluto, Team VIPAC Travel 💛
I was the only person on the tour which was nice. It was very informative. My guide was very attentive. I highly recommend it.
Thank you very much for your kind recommendation! We are glad to know you enjoyed the tour and that the personalized experience and your guide’s attentive service made it both pleasant and informative. We always aim to make every visit comfortable and memorable for our travelers. We hope to have the pleasure of assisting you again on a future trip to Peru. Warm regards, VIPAC Travel Team 💛
Very good, the wonderful guide, maybe a little cumbersome the vehicular traffic, shocking how extensive the place and know more of the history of Peru
Mario was very knowledgeble, friendly and professional. The tour is a good complement to the activities one can do in Cusco. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
