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Lima Activities

Temple of Pachacamac Half-Day Tour from Lima

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Good for: learning about Preus past

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3 hours approx.

Departs: Lima, Peru

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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.

Leaving Lima behind, you'll enjoy a scenic coastal drive along the Pan-American highway. Only 19 miles (30km) south of Lima lies this impressive and well preserved religious compound.

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.

Additional information

Inclusions

  • Entrance fees
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop off

Exclusions

  • Gratuities (optional)
Temple of Pachacamac Half-Day Tour from Lima

Temple of Pachacamac Half-Day Tour from Lima

Schedule details

Departure point

Tour departs from hotels located in the Miraflores and San Isidro districts of Lima

Departure time

9:00am

Return details

Returns to original departure point at approximately 12:00pm

3 hours approx.

Departs: Lima, Peru

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    Another must see when in Lima

    bachonysus recommends this,

    This site is a work in progress and will be for many years. One portion has been reconstructed which was used for the priestess to live in and be trained in. When I was there it was not open to visitors. There are atleast 16 pyramids on the site and most have not been explored. They are working on the biggest one and you are able to walk to the top. It is a good idea to hire a guide who speaks you language to get the most out of the visit. In the past Peru, like most other countries, was in the practice of excavating a site and then rebuilding it but now they are just uncovering what is there and leaving it and in some cases once it has been excavated it is covered back up to preserve the site.

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