Half-Day Private Tour to Huaca Pucllana and Huaca Mateo Salado

After hotel pick-up, greet your knowledgeable guide and begin your journey to the historical heart of Lima. Venture to the first of your ancient sights and arrive at Huaca Pucallana, a colossal pyramid that reigns supreme over Lima’s modern skyline. Absorb intriguing facts on your narrated exploration, ascending to the top of the pyramid to enjoy unrivalled views of the city. Listen to new information discovered on recent excavations as you absorb the ancient majesty of the temple. 

Refresh with a specialty snack from the ruin’s restaurant (own expense) before travelling to the proximate pyramid. Gaze at the skyward tip of Huaca Huallamarca, an oracle centre in operation for 1,200 years before the Spanish invasion. Explore the rich history on the on-site museum, observing mummified remains on display. Relax during the journey to your hotel in Lima, where the tour concludes.

Start a tour of two of the most famous "Huacas", (ceremonial centres or temples) of Lima. First, you will visit Huaca Pucllana in the district of Miraflores, formed by a 25-meter high truncated pyramid of adobe and a set of patios and plazas. Also, the complex has an exhibition room and a restaurant. Then, you will be transferred to Huaca Mateo Salado in the district of Pueblo Libre. This is one of the most important ¨huacas¨ in Lima due to its connection with the Qhapaq Ñan, the Great Inca Trail that united the entire empire. Initially Mateo Salado was a Yschma civilization administrative-ceremonial centre, but then it was occupied by the Incas, being they who enabled the section that united this ¨huaca¨ with Pachacamac, south of Lima. Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your pick-up.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate