From Lima: Pachacamac, Barranco & Chorrillos Private Tour
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4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 2 more
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Travel just a short ways south of Lima to access the large complex of ruins, temples, and pyramids at the Pachacamac Archaeological Site on this half-day tour. This trip also includes a brief tour of important sites in the city of Lima and hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Half-day tour of Pachacamac and other sites of interest in Lima
- Multiple morning and afternoon departure times
- Tour the ancient Pachacamac Archaeological Site and its many temples
- Visit the Chorrillos and Barranco neighborhoods
- Guided tour balances insightful commentary with free time to explore
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
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Begin your tour to Pachacamac with hotel pickup prior to your selected morning or afternoon departure time. Climb on board a comfortable vehicle and start off in the neighborhood of Chorrillos which was an important area during the Peruvian-Chilean war. You also enjoy views of the Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge and the Costa Verde Beach.
Then drive to the Pachacamac Archaeological Site and listen to informative commentary from your guide as you go. Upon arrival, tour the various temples and buildings and learn about the four cultures that lived here over the centuries. Be sure to stop by the Temple of the Sun for a panoramic view of the surrounding area out to the ocean.
Complete your tour in the historical Barranco district, where you can stroll by the Bridge of Sighs, Barranco’s Boulevard, La Ermita Church, and other colonial-era buildings.
Return to your hotel, or specify another drop-off point in Barranco. Drop-offs at centrally located restaurants can be arranged.
Then drive to the Pachacamac Archaeological Site and listen to informative commentary from your guide as you go. Upon arrival, tour the various temples and buildings and learn about the four cultures that lived here over the centuries. Be sure to stop by the Temple of the Sun for a panoramic view of the surrounding area out to the ocean.
Complete your tour in the historical Barranco district, where you can stroll by the Bridge of Sighs, Barranco’s Boulevard, La Ermita Church, and other colonial-era buildings.
Return to your hotel, or specify another drop-off point in Barranco. Drop-offs at centrally located restaurants can be arranged.
Itinerary
Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in a private minivan or SUV. Before visiting the complex and museum of Pachacamac, visit the populous and traditional district of Chorrillos. This area played an important role in the war with Chile from 1879 to 1883. Enjoy beautiful views of the Villa wetlands (A refuge of wild animals and migratory birds), La Herradura beach, and the Costa Verde beach circuit.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Travel south of Lima towards Pachacamac Inca Archaeological Site with the assistance of a professional tour guide on board who will give a detailed explanation of the important cultures and people that lived here. This archaeological complex offers a visit to the museum and temples such as the Acllawasi, the Old Temple, the Painted Temple, Philligrins Square and Taulichumbi palace.
Pachacamac, that was built mainly on adobe (mud bricks), hosts an oracle that represents the Lord of Pachacamac, who was considered a god that ruled the world. it is the major Pre-Hispanic ceremonial center on the Pacific Coast of America.
Discover the buildings of the four known cultures that existed here: Lima, Ychma, Wari and Inca. Learn the difference of each culture during time because of its rocky formations. Enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the sea from the viewpoint of the Temple of the Sun, the highest building in Pachacamac Sanctuary.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
The last part of your tour includes a detailed visit to Barranco, where you can enjoy a romantic walk by the Bridge of Sights, the Walk of the Baths, Barranco's Boulevard, La Ermita Church and other typical and rustic buildings that belonged to the colonial era of Lima.
At the end of your tour, you will be taken back to your hotel. Optional drop-off in Barranco or centrally located restaurants in Lima can be arranged.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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