The Journey Begins
Pachacamac was the main sanctuary of the central coast for more than a thousand years. Its temples were visited by crowds of pilgrims, as Pachacamac was an accurate oracle capable of predicting the future and controlling the movements of the earth.
People from all over the Andes also came to the sanctuary of Pachacamac in search of solutions to their problems or answers to their doubts.
The word Pachacamac means “soul of the earth, the one who animates the world.” Ancient Peruvians believed that a single movement of his head could cause earthquakes. He could not be looked at directly in the eyes, and even his priests entered the enclosure walking backwards. The worship of Pachacamac was the center of all coastal religion.
Departures: Tuesday to Sunday
Duration: 4 hours
Schedule: Morning 8:40 AM
Pachacamac Sanctuary
Pachacamac Sanctuary
We will start our tour in the morning by visiting the Pachacamac Sanctuary. There will be time to visit the site museum, then continue to the Pachacamac Archaeological Complex, visiting some of its temples, pyramids, and palaces. You will see the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of Pachacamac, the “Acllahuasi,” etc. The entire site is sacred and considered part of the mystical axis of the world.
Finally, we will visit the contemporary or modern area of Lima, specifically the famous traditional and bohemian district of Barranco, where we can see the Bridge of Sighs. Return to the hotel in Miraflores.
Includes
- Pickup from hotels in San Isidro, Miraflores, and Barranco
- Shared round-trip transportation
- Official tour guide
- Entrance tickets to the Pachacamac Sanctuary
- Entrance tickets to Pachacamac
- Assistance throughout the tour
Recommendations
- Tennis shoes or comfortable footwear
- Wear summer clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and bring water
- Passport or ID (photo accepted)
- Camera or fully charged cellphone
- Local currency (Soles) in cash
