Pachacamac tours, things to do and tickets

Join a half-day tour to the famous Pachacamac Temple, located only a short distance from Lima. Built by different leaders throughout the centuries and between the years 200 and 1450 AD, this religious compound is made entirely out of clay and houses the giant pyramids of the sun and moon. This comprehensive sightseeing tour will give you an insight on the culture, history and architecture of both the Inca and pre-Inca people.

Visit and experience the most important sites and attractions of the city of Lima on a full day tour. Drive through Pantanos de Villa, visit Pachacamac, a Pre-Inca archaeological complex; have lunch in Barranco, the bohemian district of the city. Finally, visit downtown Lima, the Convent of San Francisco with its catacombs and the Magic Water Circuit Park. Your tour includes a professional guide and lunch.

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.

Get a different experience on your stay in Lima, visiting the archaeological site of Pachacamac and the surrounding districts of Barranco and Chorrillos during this 4-hour tour. Discover the fantastic views and history of this site, visiting its museum and main temples. Get refreshed with a snack and cold drink on board while your tour guide explains you the important facts that occurred in this place.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Lima for the day and tour a local hacienda featuring the unique Peruvian El Paso Horse. Take in beautiful views of perfectly manicured gardens and meet the four-footed residents of the modern-day hacienda. Sit for a spectacular featuring these beautiful horses ridden by their chalanes (Peruvian cowboys) as they step alongside traditional marinera dancers. Enjoy a pisco sour (or soda) as you take in the show and then get your turn to mount the horses for a quick, guided ride around the arena. Finally, pass over to the garden terrace for the most delicious lunch, some of which is served up fresh from the on-site gardens.

After pick-up, you travel for about 45 minutes through a changing landscape until arriving to what was for more than 1500 years the main sanctuary of the Andean coast, the archeological site of Pachacamac. First, you'll have a look at the modern Pachacamac museum with various artefacts of the different cultures that used to occupy this sanctuary. Then, you'll explore this immense archeological site, which consists of the remains of more than 50 temples and other buildings. Afterwards, you'll head to a local community of artisans nearby. The first thing you'll do there is have lunch at the house of a local artisan family. On the menu is a great local experience and delicious homemade typical Peruvian lunch. After entertaining you at lunch with some of his many stories, our funny host will show you his ceramics workshop. He will also take you to workshops of his talented fellow artisans, who make other types of Peruvian handicrafts, such as rugs and textile.

Enjoy a 3-hour private group tour of the archaeological site of Pachacamac, an important ceremonial temple for pre-Hispanic cultures in Peru. View the three ancient pyramids, the Painted Temple, the Temple of the Sun and the Old Temple of Pachacamac, as well numerous buildings and temples dating from 800 to 1450 C.E.