Barranco and Pachacamac guided tour

Lima, Peru

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Explore Peru's past and present with a half-day guided tour. The trip begins in Barranco, Lima's most bohemian suburb and the preferred location to enjoy the nightlife of the city. You will see Barranco's Central Park, the Municipal Library, the traditional Bridge of Sighs, the colonial homes, and the famous boulevard. Next, you will drive down the South Pacific Coast Highway to Pachacamac, the most important ceremonial center on the Peruvian coast during pre-Inca and Inca times.Pilgrims went to this large complex to pay homage to the creator god Pachacamac. Throughout the centuries Pachacamac was occupied by many different Andean civilizations such as the Lima's, the Wari’', the Ichma’s, and finally by the Inca Empire. You will see several pyramidal temples and enclosures from different time periods. Besides the ruins, you will also visit an on-site museum displaying pottery, textiles, shell and stone ornaments, as well as the wooden Pachacamac idol found during excavations in 1938.

What to remember

Important info

Accessibility:

This tour is not wheelchair accessible

Know in advance:

Pickup is available from hotels located in Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro. The tour does not include pickup from private residences. If you stay in them, please contact the local operator to coordinate a meeting point for the your pickup
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The Pachacamac archaeological complex closes on Monday
You should wear comfortable clothing and shoes. It is important to carry sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat

What's included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Admission to Pachacamac archaeological complex and the site museum. Guided tour

What's not included

Food and drinks. Tips (optional). Personal expenses

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Visit Barranco, Lima's most bohemian suburb. Be amazed by the Pachacamac archaeological complex. Admire several pyramidal temples and enclosures from different time periods. Get great views from the Temple of the Sun

Operating days

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Lima Tours

Meeting Point

Pickup is available only from hotels located in Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro. You must be ready and waiting in the hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time. Please note that the tour does not include pickup from private residences; if you're staying in one, please contact the local operator to coordinate a meeting point.