Ciudad de Pachacamac + Museo de Oro Full Day

Tour Summary

Duration:
1 Day
Trip type:
Cultural
Availability:
All year round
Service:
Private

We have a very good archaeological and mystical visit to the citadel of Pachacámac, which was the main sanctuary of the central coast for over 1200 years. Its temples were visited by crowds of pilgrims during the great Andean rituals. Pachacámac was an accurate oracle that intervened in the lives of the powerful by predicting the future and controlling the movements of the earth.

Finally, you will be able to appreciate the most complete gold exhibition in Peru at the Gold Museum. This private collection of gold pieces from various pre-Columbian cultures includes some pieces over 2,000 years old.

Itinerary

City of Pachacamac

Huaca Pucllana Pyramid:

The tour begins with a panoramic view of the Huaca Pucllana Pyramid, built in the 4th century AD and considered a “sacred village” by the Incas.

Oracle of Pachacamac:

Next, we will enjoy a guided tour of the splendid Citadel of Pachacamac, the sanctuary of the God Pachacamac, creator of the universe for the ancient Andean peoples. The citadel includes temples, pyramids, and palaces, highlighting the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of Pachacamac, and the Acllahuasi or Palace of the Virgins of the Sun. The entire place was considered sacred and part of the mystical axis of the world.

Gold Museum:

We will visit the Gold Museum of Peru, where we can appreciate the masterful work of the ancient Peruvians in goldsmithing. They were specialists in embossing, laminating, engraving, welding, and alloying gold, mainly in pre-Inca pieces.

Return to your Hotel:

After a full day of activities and visits to various places, our transport will take you back to your hotel.

Note: * The museum’s opening hours are from Monday to Sunday from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm.