CARAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER

Archaeological Complex of Caral is the oldest city in Peru (more than 5000 years since the present), considered as the seat of the first Andean civilization that forged the bases of its own unique social organization.

Duration: 01 Day
Altitude: 350 msnm
Route: Archaeological Complex of Caral
Difficulty: Easy
Recommended time: September to May

Itinerary

POINT:

Ollanta Park, back of former cinema ORRANTIA, As a reference Height of the junction between Javier Prado and Arequipa avenues.
07:00 - 07: 10 a.m Time of Concentration (Parque Ollanta)
07:15 a.m: Departure to Caral, in tourist mobility (EXACT TIME).
We take the Pan-American highway north until we reach Km. 182. We will go through Ancon, in Huaral we will pass through Chancay, passing through Huacho and Huaura, known as the Fidelísima, until we reach the town of Supe.
10:00 a.m: Then we enter a trail, where we will cross ditches, speed bumps, plantations typical of the place, accompanied by the typical flora and fauna of the place (turtupilines in abundance). We will also have the opportunity in this way to observe the irrigation channels in the desert area, areas of bean, cane, maize and cassava in the interaction with the local communities. All this way is crossing the lateral margins of the SUPE river.
11:45 a.m: Arrival to the city of Caral. Guided visit. You can see the microscopic images of the site, then accompanied by an archaeologist will know the different buildings: 6 monumental pyramids, in two of which you can know the architectural distribution of the first Peruvian civilization and America. These constructions include an amphitheater, circular offerings stoves, central squares, residential areas and religious centers. This city dates back to 5000 years old and is located chronologically parallel to the constructions of the pyramids in Egypt. Thanks to the discovery of the archaeological city of Caral, we have a new chronological vision of the cities in America and the world.
14:00 p.m .: Lunch by own account in Huacho in the Restaurant
Return to town to do your shopping such as huachanas sausages, breads, chancay, etc.
16:00 p.m .: Return to the city of Lima
19:00 p.m .: Arrival in Lima.

Includes


INCLUDES

  • Entrance to Caral
  • Tourist transport
  • Official tourist guide
  • Box Lunch.
  • First aid kit.


Consider


  • Bring repellent, sunscreen, camera.
  • Pool Service Program, shared.
  • For private departures consult.

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