About this experience
On this tour to Pachacamac, we will appreciate its temples that were visited by crowds of pilgrims 'cause great Andean rituals were celebrated in this place. Pachacamac was an accurate oracle capable of predicting the future and controlling the movements of the earth. The word Pachacamac means "soul of the earth, the one who animates the world". The ancient Peruvians believed that a single movement of their head would cause earthquakes. He could not be looked directly in the eyes, and even his priests entered the room with their backs. The cult of Pachacamac was the center of all coastal religion.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Pachacamac Archaeological Site Guide
Plan a meaningful visit to Pachacamac, Lima’s major archaeological-and-museum destination in Lurín. Learn where it is, what to confirm before departure, how to structure the visit, and how to fit it into a Lima itinerary
Pachacamac Day Trip From Lima
Plan a Pachacamac day trip from Lima with current opening hours, admission costs, transport choices, guide options, accessibility details, and a practical half-day itinerary.
What is included
- Entrance fees
- All transportation
- Professional tour guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Any other service not mentioned
Itinerary and highlights
We will begin the tour with the pick-up at your hotel, starting the tour in the District of Barranco known as one of the Bohemian neighborhoods of Lima.
We can observe the chapel, its church, the "Bajada de Baños", the Bridge of Sighs. Also appreciate houses of the eighteenth century
On the way we will go through chorrillos, a district with a lot of history where we can appreciate the Villa swamps, a protected natural area.
Then we will begin the visit to the Pachacamac Sanctuary, considered one of the largest with 465 hectares in which we will visit the museum of the site: Temple of the Sun, most imposing construction, Temple of the Moon or Acllahuasi (mamaconas), the Old temple which is the oldest construction, painted temple of the Wari era, Tauri Chumpi palace where the last local governor stayed, Palaces Set, Pilgrims' Square, etc.
Finally we will return to the hotel
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up all travelers around Lima city center and drop them off in the same place we picked them up (Depending on the location of your hotel: Miraflores, Lince, San Isidro, Surquillo, San Borja, Pueblo Libre, Cercado de Lima, and the Rímac).
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Waman Adventures
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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