Caral the oldest civilization of America Full day tour from Lima

Caral the oldest civilization of America Full day tour from Lima

Come and enjoy this amazing day trip in Caral which is the oldest known civilization in America. Developed simultaneously with the ancient culture of Mesopotamia about 5000 years ago.

The archeological site of Caral is among Peru's most impressive ruins. The UNESCO World Heritage listed site covers an area of around 60 hectares in the arid Supe Valley and was first inhabited between 2600 BCE and 2000 BCE.

Although initially discovered back in 1948, recent excavations of Caral revealed an elaborate complex of temples, sunken plazas and some of the largest terraced pyramids in the world, leading archeologists to ponder the chance Caral being the fabled Mother City of ancient civilizations. Now open to the public, the site has garnered acclaim for its beautifully preserved ruins and intriguing collection of artefacts, which include a quipu (a unique knot system) and a number of musical instruments fashioned from animal bones, but definitely, no trace of warfare or weaponry.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Caral Peru, Av. Las Lomas de la Molina 327 Km. 184 Panamericana Norte - Valle de Supe., Lima 01 Peru

Caral was a large settlement in the Supe Valley, near Supe, Lima, some 200 kilometres (120 miles) north of Lima. Caral is the most ancient city of America and a well studied site in Peru.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Barranca, Barranca, Lima Region

Barranco in the name of the region where Caral is located. It also involve a beautiful beach town that we will visit for lunch.

Duration: 1 hour