Barranco and Pachacamac guided tour

Attractions & guided tours

Lima, Peru

Free Cancellation

Language: English , Spanish , Portuguese

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 4 Hours

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Do this because

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

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'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

What to remember

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

Provider

Lima Tours

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

Where

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.