Discovering Caral, The Oldest Civilization In America

Lima, Peru
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Caral and Bandurria are archaeological complexes that when discovered changed the history as we knew it of ancient Peru and America, both having archaeological complexes approximately 5000 years old contemporary to important cultures such as Egypt, Mesopotamia and China, continues to surprise many experts due to its great development.

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

After picking you up from the main hotels in the city at 6:00 a.m., we will head north until we reach the archaeological site where the ruins of the sacred city of Caral remain.

Pyramids, temples and astronomical centers with more than 5,000 years old will welcome us to the first city of the Americas. Located in the Supe Valley, Caral was the cradle of the Andean civilization and is considered the third place with the oldest human settlements in the world, behind Mesopotamia and Egypt.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Albufera Paraiso - Huacho, Km. 141 panamericana norte(ingreso por la zona arqueológica, Bandurria, Au. Panamericana Nte. 141, 15135, Peru

After getting to know the civilization of Caral up close, you will have an hour of free time to eat before heading towards the area of ​​the Humedales del Paraíso.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bandurria, Huacho 15136, Peru

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 obtain a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and the Albufera Paraíso.

At the end of the visit to Bandurria, we will start the way back to Lima. The tour ends by returning to the hotels for pick-up at approximately 8:00 p.m.

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 obtain a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and the Albufera Paraíso.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • Entrance Ticket to Caral
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance Ticket to Bandurria
  • Official Tourism Guide
  • Tourist transport with air conditioning
  • Entry/Admission - Albufera Paraiso - Huacho
  • Entry/Admission - Zona Arqueologica caral

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • From 5 years they pay the full rate
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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