Caral: Discover the First Civilization in America from Lima
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36 Ratings
Miraflores
Uncover the mysteries of Caral, the oldest known city in the Americas, and explore its beautifully preserved ruins and intriguing artifacts. Step back in time and experience the majesty of this pre-Hispanic civilization in Peru.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Caral Archaeological Zone - Ministry of Culture - The archaeological site of Caral is one of the most impressive in Peru! Their culture developed simultaneously with ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt some 5,000 years ago! The archaeological site is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its temples, sunken plazas and largest terraced pyramids in the world.
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Expert tour guidance
  • Entrance tickets to Caral included
  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Private transportation service
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Souvenirs
Additional Information

Discover the oldest recognized city in the Americas, which took shape simultaneously with the ancient societies of Mesopotamia and Egypt around 5000 years ago!

Embark on a journey through millennia and soak yourself in the awe-inspiring pre-Hispanic fortress that includes Temples, pyramids, an amphitheater, and central plazas. Witness the grandeur of the Supe Valley from its pinnacle.

Caral receives accolades for its impressively conserved relics and compelling assortment of ancient items like a quipu (a unique knotting system used by old Andean cultures) and several musical instruments formed from animal bones. Interestingly, there’s no evidence of war or weaponry!

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
  • Bring repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses and water.
Location
Av. José Larco 724
Avenida José Larco
Dear client, if you don't want pick up, you can meet us at our office located at Av. Jose Larco 724, Miraflores.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Donald_b
Apr 12, 2024
Long ride but well worth the drive. - We ended up going from Lima to Caral during Semana Santa week which made the drive to Caral more than 4 hours instead of about 3 hours. However the drive was quite interesting to see the variety of towns, barrios and plots of land along the way as well as the varied terrain. Caral was quite interesting with good informative signs along the paths to the various ancient structures. Fascinating to see the archeology of a civilization that was 5,000 years old.
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Ashley_t
Nov 16, 2023
Educational and Fun Experience - We took the tour as a couple and as we were the only ones who’d booked it, it became something of a private tour We had the privilege of traveling with Leonardo, Pablo, and Tony (driver). The three of them were very knowledgeable about the area and incredibly accommodating individuals. Caral is a very interesting site and it is something of an honor to be able to see such an ancient archaeological site still in progress. While there we were able to meet one of the men who had been overseeing the site for 30 years and learned all about what had been discovered about the civilization so far. There are also booths there for gifts, allowing you to get some authentic souvenirs for very low prices. The food stops there and back were solid choices and on the way back we ended up turning the bus into a concert, playing a bunch of American songs that were popular in Peru. Very interesting archaeological site and great people, 5 stars for sure
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Nancy_c
Oct 19, 2023
Cesar was very... - Cesar was very knowledgable and so much fun to be with. We highly recommend him and this Caral tour - a fascinating site!
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Haijun_l
May 25, 2023
Great tour! - It was a long drive from Lima to Caral, but the tour was great! The tour guide is very knowledgeable and also provided to us a lot of information about Lima and Peru in general. People should realize that Caral is the earliest civilization in South America AS WELL AS in North America, and was developed at about the same time as the ancient Egypt civilization. Caral is more significant that the well-known Inca culture, for example, Quipu, originally developed in Caral civilization, is the first digital record keeping device, as we know of today. Very interesting tour, from both general tourists and intellectual points of view!
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Flyer800138
Jun 2, 2022
Fascinating tour of Caral! - Wonderful day trip in Caral! Our tour guide, Yahira, was friendly and extremely informative. We were driven in comfort by Juan José.
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980benjamint
May 14, 2022
Once in a life time adventure! - This was an amazing tour! You can’t go to Lima without visiting Caral! Yahaira from Haku Tours was the best tour guide. She was very knowledgable about the subject matter and she was fun to talk with. Her English was amazing and she knew a lot of interesting facts about Caral, the region and about Peru. I would book another tour with her any day!
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Matthew_t
Mar 21, 2022
Incredible experience well worth the travel! - Caral is such an important historic site few visit as of 2022. While it certainly is a hike to get to, the area is so well maintained, and the site itself is truly inspiring. I would highly recommend going if you have the opportunity!
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Safari42807608224
Oct 19, 2021
An Unforgettable Journey Back In Time - Amadeo and Elio are a great team. My wife and I were visiting from Canada and these two accompanied us to Caral. Amadeo was our English speaking guide and Elio our driver. These two are first-class all the way. Amadeo's English is nearly flawless. He is clearly a very intelligent guy and very personable. There wasn't a question (and there were a lot) that Amadeo didn't answer. We visited during COVID and both Amadeo and Elio wore their masks the whole time and both guys are double vaccinated. My wife and I felt very safe and well taken care. Caral is an amazing place to visit. I recommend seeing it if you're visiting Peru. In my opinion, there is no better time to visit Peru than now. Because of COVID my wife and I had Amadeo, the tour guide and Caral to ourselves. It was a truly unforgettable experience and we are very thankful that we got to spend the day with 2 very nice gentleman. Thank you Haku Tours, Amadeo and Elio.
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Sarahrv4276gy
Jul 3, 2021
Great, knowledgeable guide and fascinating site! - Great day with a really informed and educated guide! Super interesting and fascinating. Thank you for sharing your history with us!
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Kenc732
Jul 11, 2022
Inexperienced guide - It’s a long drive to go with a guide who clearly had never been to the site before and knew very little/next to nothing about the site. His English was poor but that would have been tolerated if he knew what he was doing. He misrepresented/misinterpreted parts of the site and kept repeating the same very general information at each station. Had little to say during the drives. Very good driver but otherwise we might as well have been on our own, reading the signs. Booked this well in advance so not impressed by being saddled with someone who did not know what they were doing. Never again with this outfit. I have used other tour companies in Peru and not had this experience.
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