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    1,558 Reviews
    #28 of 336 things to do in Lima
    Sights & Landmarks, Sacred & Religious Sites, Ancient Ruins
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    Autopista Antigua Panamericana Sur km 31 | Close to Lurin, Lima 16, Peru
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    Located only 31 kilometers from Lima, these ancient ruins are all that remain of an important religious center that was constructed more than 1,000 years before the Inca Empire.
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    Suggested duration: More than 3 hours
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    Autopista Antigua Panamericana Sur km 31 | Close to Lurin, Lima 16, Peru
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    A walking tour and a rich cultural experience for history lovers

    Pachacamac with it's rich history provided us with a superb experience. Valuable to go with an expert guide that can bring to live this very important pre-Ica/Inca site. We were all impressed by the museum. Superb modern architecture and exquisite collection of artifacts and textiles....More

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank Mario C
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Not much to look at

    I found that there wasn't much to look at - the tour i went on wasn't the best and i ended up wandering around myself. unless you know what you're looking at it isn't that interesting of a place

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Jacquie P
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Perfect half day

    Great half day experience. Be prepared to walk. It is a large area with multiple sights. Some are a good distance away from each other. The museum is also very interesting. However, the lighting in the museum produces a significant glare for most cameras the...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    1  Thank alex9596
    Reviewed 3 September 2019
    Sprawling site an hour south of Lima

    Very informative visit to a site mainly built into the sand dunes. The building and walls are mainly made of mud blocks and have held up very well given the age of the site. Also of interest on the drive was to observe how poor...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank CasualHockeyFan
    Reviewed 23 August 2019
    Pachacamac Museum & Historical Site

    It is not as popular as Manchu Picchu but the historical significance of this site is just amazing. There is more just Inca Civilization but you need to spend time at the museum. We recommend taking at least the 1/2 day tour with a guide...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank parkhaven916
    Reviewed 19 August 2019
    Pachacamac: Peaceful and pensive.

    A step back in time. Help us understand and appreciate the hard work of those who went before us centuries ago.

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank cyd_ola
    Reviewed 17 August 2019
    Decent site.

    1/2 day trip. fascinating to drive through slums and see how one in every five Peruvians live. The cite was mostly dirt and some areas where some buildings were. I went to the Sacred Valley and this cite is just OK. Should have went to...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank D1585UBrichardm
    Reviewed 10 August 2019
    Nice but quite un-explored

    Interesting story, the site museum is nice and very well explained. The rest is quite un-explored, need a lot more work. Not the most interesting arqueological place I have been to.

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank ETame
    Reviewed 8 August 2019
    Interesting excursion from Lima

    We visited Pachacamac on a bus day trip from Lima city centre with Mirabus and would very much recommend it. The guide was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Also, he repeated everything in Spanish and English fluently. The journey from the city centre to Pachacamac is...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank LondonLassE1
    Reviewed 1 August 2019
    Archeological Site Near Lima

    We went on a half day tour of this Archeological site near Lima. You first enter a museum that gives you a history of Peru and Lima in particular and then you exit to the archeological site where some personnel of the government are still...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank betty l
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    6 September 2017|
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    Response from travelinggirl009 | Reviewed this property |
    I did not see any guides to hire at the site. I used a local agency- Haku Tours. Haku Tours hires local guides and drivers. They pick up and drop off at your hotel. Haku Tours also donates part of their fee back into the... More
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    Response from 40luis | Reviewed this property |
    Yes, there are some guides in the entrance museum, prices are aceptable however, ask what is the scope of his work, due that if you don't close it at first, it could made you half way guided... Take a hut and some water with... More
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    Response from TimothyScanlon | Reviewed this property |
    I would recommend hiring a tour guide who can provide transportation and a narrative so you know what you're seeing. It's not expensive and definitely worth it.
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