Caral Sacred Citadel Full Day

Lima, Peru

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Visiting Caral you will experience the first cradle of civilisation emerged in about 5000BC, these ancient people with bountiful food on hand in the rich ocean, rose at around the same time as five other major civilisations in the world. They built stone pyramids here, for instance, at exactly the same time that the Egyptians were building their much more famous counterparts.
If this new advanced culture was not famous for art or ceramics, it was its architecture that was its strength. The same grand pyramids and temples of worship that are still partly standing around.
You will discover this fascinating place in a private car that will pick you up from your hotel and with a bilingual guide from Lima, who will translate what the authorized guides in Caral will explan during the tour.
Then you will visit Bandurria Bandurria an early coastal fishing settlement featuring the first evidence of a ceremonial stone architecture.

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Itinerary
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Pass By: Miraflores Boardwalk, Malecon de la Reserva 275, Lima 15074 Peru

You will appreciate the beauty of the Malecon de Miraflores in front of the Pacific Ocean.

Pass By: Autopista Panamericana Norte, Au. Panamericana Nte., Peru

En un recorrido aproximado de 4 horas, podran apreciar la carretera Panamerica la cual une por el norte desde Alaska hasta Argentina por el Sur.
Para opcional para refrescos

Stop At: Zona Arqueologica caral, carretera panamericana norte Km 184, Caral Peru

Caral is located near Peru’s central Pacific coast. It’s about a 4 hours drive from Lima, the guided walking tour there is about 1 or 1.5 hr, and as such this tour is offered as a full-day adventure.

The city site of Caral is almost 5,000 years old, making it the oldest city in the Americas. It spreads over 150 acres and includes plazas, residential buildings, temples, pyramids, and an amphitheater.

During the tour, you’ll enjoy seeing the main pyramid, the courtyards and amphitheater. The views of the surrounding valley are impressive.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bandurria, Huacho LIMA 01 Peru

After enjoying a delicious Peruvian lunch, we will visit the archaeological complex of Bandurria, an old fishing village. In addition to seeing pyramids, mounds and circular areas similar to those of Caral, we will approach a natural viewpoint from which we will get a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and the Albufera Paradise.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

Private transportation
Lunch - You will have lunch in a tipycal peruvian restaurant in Huacho and could enjoy a good ceviche!
Entry/Admission - Zona Arqueologica caral
Entry/Admission - Bandurria

Exclusions

tips

Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Please be patient as the tours can have some delays due to the health protocols.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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