Private Tour Pachacamac Archaeological Site Including Barranco District

Private Tour Pachacamac Archaeological Site Including Barranco District

Discover the magic of the archaeological site of Pachacamac, one of the most ancient sites located in Lima.  You will visit its main temples and private museum. You can also get some handmade ceramics and souvenirs from local people . Later on you will go to Barranco district and admire the views of the Pacific Ocean. You will also have the opportunity to make a "wish", hold your breath and cross the "Bridge of Sighs." For this private tour, you will be picked up by a private car and a certified tour guide, so you can enjoy all the magic of Lima City and Pachacamac sanctuary with a complete explanation of History, art and Folklore. Take all the time you need since this is a private tour with only your family or friends.

Your private tour begins with hotel pickup. Board a private vehicle with your professional driver and private tour guide , and start driving south of Lima for 31 kilometers to reach the archaeological site of Pachacamac. This place was a sacred and ceremonial place which is considered part of the Mystic Axis of the World, from the beginning of the Christian Era.

Walk around the site and learn from your knowledgeable guide about its history and how it is the major Pre-Hispanic ceremonial center on the Pacific Coast of America. It has places of pilgrimage for worshiping and consulting the oracle of Pachacamac, who was “The Lord of the World”. The temple is totally built in adobe (mud bricks) and you will see all its temples including Adobito’s Temple, Templo with ramp, Taurichumbi Palace, Pachacamac Palace, Temple of the Sun, Philigrims Square and Acllahuasi.

After your visit, you will have some free minutes to enjoy seeing how artisans make handcrafts and, if you wish, you can buy some of them. Then, you will visit the Barranco District and on the way there, you will admire the Green Coast beaches, the Wetlands of Villa in the Chorrillos District and the views of the Pacific Ocean. At Barranco, you will take a walk and see the Bridge of the Sights, a church from the 19th century and the lookout point of Barranco which is a quiet attraction for many couples enjoying a nice view of the Pacific Ocean and other districts of Lima city.

At the end of your tour, you will be taken back to your hotel by private vehicle.