Half-Day Private Tour: Explore Huaca Pucllana and Huaca Mateo Salado in Lima

Embark on a half-day private tour in Lima to explore the ancient ceremonial centers of Huaca Pucllana and Huaca Mateo Salado. Discover the rich history and cultural significance of these sites, and enjoy a transfer back to your hotel.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Huaca Pucllana - Huaca Pucllana is an archaeological site belonging to the Lima culture, from the period 200 - 700 AD. C. located in the district of Miraflores. It has been investigated and restored since 1981. It is built with adobes and has a 25-meter-high pyramid, as well as patios and squares.
What's Included
  • Pickup and drop-off.
  • Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish).
  • Admission to Huaca Pucllana and Huaca Mateo Salado.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses.
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to explore two of Lima’s most renowned ‘Huacas’ (sacred sites or temples). Your first stop will be at Huaca Pucllana, located in the Miraflores district, characterized by a significant 25-meters tall adobe pyramid and an assortment of courtyards and squares. The complex also features a display room and a dining option. Following this…

Location
Huaca Pucllana
Calle General Borgono s/n, cuadra 8
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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John_p
Apr 5, 2025
Great start of our vacation! - Visitors expected to see Inca ruins in Peru, but there are so many older civilizations to discover. At times during our tour of the huacas I imagined I was in Egypt or Mesopotamia due to the style of the pyramids.
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Steve_s
Oct 26, 2023
Huacas. - Great background to the multiple civilizations that were in Peru. Knowledgable guide answered any and all questions.
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Shirley
Aug 15, 2017
If you only have a day or two in... - <p>If you only have a day or two in Lima, are interested in culture and history, I highly recommend this tour. We visited two Lima sites: Ancient Lima Huacas and Museo de Sitio Hullamarca one afternoon. Antonio our guide, was very knowledgeable and patiently answered all our questions. I would recommend ending at Huacas as there is a lovely restaurant, La Huaca Pucllana, located where ancient local Peruvian homes once existed. In the evening the Huaca site is illuminated and contributes to a very romantic evening. We had drinks and a small plate tasting. Dinner reservations are highly recommended. The manager, Bryan, took the time to explain the different options of Pisco to us and we enjoyed local 'cuey' and 'causa'.</p>
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Janice
Nov 8, 2016
The tour was very good. Collected... - <p>The tour was very good. Collected from our hotel and take to two ancient Huacas within Lima. We did find out we could have walked to one of the sites but the individual guide information was really good, so worth it.</p>
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John
Jun 25, 2016
Our tour guide Maria was on time... - <p>Our tour guide Maria was on time, very knowledgeable, very nice and answered all of our questions</p>
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Gisella_s
Aug 4, 2024
Interesting relatively new find in Lima - Very interesting pyramids and good explanation of their function and history. Good to see after the Larco museum to know what the different pre Incan cultures of the coast were.
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Ian_p
Jun 3, 2023
Good tour. - Carlos was a great guide. The Huaca Mateo Salada was hardly worth r the time but Huacs pucllana was very. interesting.
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Lizianp
Jun 2, 2023
One very good Huaca and one not so good - The guide, Carlos, was extremely knowledgeable and spoke perfect English and explained everything very well. However we found the Huaca Mateo Salado was not so interesting. We were the only people there! The Huaca Pucllana had lots of visitors but not crowded. The museum explains it well and the Huaca is in good condition and well maintained. Very interesting ! If we were only able to do the Pucllana we would have but the tour included both If you go independently the only guides are Spanish speaking.
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Korri
Aug 12, 2018
Tour Guide is very knowledgable in Archeology! - We had reasonable time to see 2 historical sites that were completely different. It was worth visiting.
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Carlos_t
Mar 13, 2017
Guide paid a little more attention to... - <p>Guide paid a little more attention to my wife. It was awkward.</p>
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From $38
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).