Pachacamac Inka Pyramids and Museum Tour: A Small-Group Journey to Ancient Peru
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28 Ratings
Miraflores
Embark on a small-group journey to ancient Peru and explore the Pachacamac Inka Pyramids and Museum. Discover the sacred oracle, ancient rituals, and the rich cultural heritage of this impressive archaeological site.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Carretera Panamericana Sur - The adventure and exploration start once we pick you up from your accomodation because we will take you through different local roads, streets and avenues that shows the colors and vibrant atmosphere of our Lima city, you will see people, street vendors, feel “the hug” of this 12 million people city.
Getting closer to Pachacamac we will drive to the longest International highway, which is “the Panamerican highway”, the colorful shantytowns and local architecture will give a RIGHT idea about the real Lima… this will be a learning experience too.
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Museo de Sitio y Santuario Arqueologico de Pachacamac - Let’s travel back in time and visit the most important sacred sanctuary in the central coast of southamerica. Admire its colossal size and be amazed with the panoramic view of their ancient pyramids, fresh breze of the pacific ocean and the green valley below.
It takes about 1 hour to get to Pachacamac, it is an archaeological complex that is a pre-Columbian citadel with adobe and stone palaces, and pyramidal temples. It is located about 31 km southeast of the city center.
We recommend a visit to Pachacamac first, as an introduction to the Inca culture before going to Cusco and Machu Picchu. You will better understand the Inca tradition!
What's Included
- Bottled water included for hydration
- Guided by a professional for an informative experience
- Enjoy the intimacy of a small group tour
- Travel comfortably with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Entry to Pachacamac without extra charges
- No hidden fees; all taxes covered
- Private transport for a more personalized journey
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
Additional Information
Take a journey back in time with an enchanting expedition to ancient Peru where we’ll explore a highly significant oracle from the era of the Incas. This striking archaeological site remains a hallowed ground for many indigenous residents today. In antiquity, people flocked to Pachacamac to express their gratitude to the creator deity (Pachacamac) for bountiful harvests, favorable weather, and water supplies. They also sought answers to their queries. Pachacamac served as a centre for advanced studies in fields such as astronomy and architecture, and a venue for primitive rituals and human offerings as recompense to Mother Earth. Large-scale festivities were held in reverence of the deities. Experience the rich past and culture of Pachacamac for yourself!
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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Julia_c
May 18, 2024
The site was very... - The site was very impressive. Our guide, Leonardo, was very knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely recommend it!
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Daniel_m
May 6, 2024
Very informative tour - Leonardo was a very knowledgeable friendly guide. We were the only people on the tour. He took us all around the ruins. Very informative about pre Inca civilizations and very good at explaining things. The ruins themselves were OK, some well reconstructed, others barely discernible. Getting to the site, gave a very good glimpse of how people live outside of the hotel districts. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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David_h
Mar 3, 2024
The tour was excellent... - The tour was excellent overall! We were picked up precisely on time at our location, our guide Aura was fabulous and very informative, and we enjoyed our time learning about Pachacamac. The actual site was much larger than I expected. Make sure to bring sunscreen, and reapply it while you are there, as there is zero shade and it is hot most of the year. Would go again!
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Joel_d
Feb 28, 2024
Pachacámac tour must see before Machu Picchu - Leonardo was extremely knowledgeable about the Lima, pre-Inca, and Inca cultures. He explained what we were seeing as we walked through the ruins and museum. Would recommend this before heading to Machu Picchu. Our driver was amazing too!
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Gabrielastenorio
Jan 30, 2024
Great combination of an interesting destination with a competent tour company - It was just my husband and I on the Sunday morning excursion, in comfortable transportation. The guide Cesar was excellent, very motivated and well trained. Take a hat and water and apply sunscreen if it's sunny, as there is a good walk to the Pyramid of the Sun (it's worth it, of course!). The place is impressive, and the museum, with beautiful contemporary architecture, has a captivating exhibit that complements the experience. Don't forget to go to the store! Everything there is beautiful, made by women from the local community. At the end, the team left us close to where we were going to have lunch. Perfect tour, in every way. I recommend Haku Tours!
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Isabelab727
Dec 16, 2023
An amazing place to visit in Lima! - Pachacamac is an amazing place to visit! A piece of living history 40min by car from Miraflores.
Our tour guide, César, was the best guide we had during our trip to Peru! If you have a chance, ask for him. He knows every thing about Pachacamac and explained It to us like a excited history teacher! He also gave us real good recommendations on where to go and what to eat (even dropped us there).
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Dinesh_s
Nov 24, 2023
Pachacamac tour in a day - Leonardo was very knowledgeable about the history and provided a lot of information and was very professional. I would recommend this tour
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Yarzengard
Oct 20, 2023
Pachacamac temple - Pamela is very clever, funny and explains everything you need to know, great Guide.
The temples arent totally available for entrance, they are still working on the archeology.
Its a beauthiful place with great history, totally worth It.
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603stevenk
Oct 9, 2023
Amazing time, very informative. - I had a private tour, was the only person. This was the second tour I did with this company, and specifically Aura.
Both tours were amazing, she was very passionate about sharing her knowledge of her country and the various sites (not just the pyramids but all the historic sites from the prior day).
I highly recommend doing this tour, and others with this company.
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Steve_a
Apr 29, 2024
Great overall tour. Needs to include water. - The tour guides were very knowledgeable about this area and took us through to see all the highlights. We did not bring a bottle of water with us, as it said it was included in the program. I would recommend you bring one with you, as the excavation site is outside in an arid region, where temps got pretty hot. Fascinating to see how this site works with other areas we saw throughout Peru linked via the INKA TRIAL. Museum was surprisingly modern, with the best of what has been found to date from these sites.
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