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

Name: Half-Day Private Tour to Huaca Pucllana and Huaca Mateo Salado
Brand: LimaTours
SKU: 930553d4-5ac0-4862-acaf-1e524bb1f59c

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Summary

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.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

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.

What’s included?

Pickup and drop-off.
Touristic transportation.
Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish).
Admission to Huaca Pucllana and Huaca Mateo Salado.
Entry/Admission - Huaca Pucllana
Entry/Admission - Complejo Arqueologico Mateo Salado
Gratuities
Photos.
Personal expenses.

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

All passengers must carry a negative PCR Covid-19 test issued no more than 72 hours before your arrival or an Antigen Test issue 24 hours before your arrival.

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

Operated by:

LimaTours

About operator:

In 1956, LimaTours set forth on an exciting adventure of sharing with the world the wonders of Peru. Today, our team of local experts operates groups and private tours throughout the country, always holding on to our founders' legacy: Crafting magnificent experiences in Peru, one guest at a time. Our catalogue of programmes includes one-of-a-kind activities for the modern traveller as well as cultural, gastronomic and adventure journeys. Our experienced staff and presence near Peru's main sights guarantee an outstanding and worry-free trip.