Tour to Caral (Full day)
Private service $299
Full Day
Explore Caral, the oldest city in the Americas, on this fascinating tour. Discover ancient pyramids, sunken plazas, and sophisticated architecture as you walk through the ruins of a 5,000-year-old civilization nestled in the Supe Valley.
• Fully Private Tour ensures personalized service.
• Explore the Oldest City in the Americas: Discover the ancient city of Caral, dating back over 5,000 years.
• Marvel at the largest pyramid in Caral, a testament to early engineering.
• Gain insights into the culture and society of one of the world's oldest civilizations.
• Visit the ceremonial amphitheater used for ancient rituals and gatherings.
• Explore the unique sunken plazas that were central to Caral's religious life.
• Take in the stunning views of the Supe Valley surrounding the archaeological site.
Understand how Caral's inhabitants managed water and agriculture.
The Sacred City of Caral-Supe reflects the rise of civilization in the
Americas. As a fully developed sociopolitical state, it is notable for
its complexity and its impact on settlement development throughout the
Supe Valley and beyond. Its early use of the quipu as a recording device
is considered to be of great importance. The design of the city's
architectural and spatial components is masterful, and the monumental
platform mounds and circular recessed courtyards are powerful and
influential expressions of a consolidated state.
Today's trip will start at 07:00 a.m. We will pick you up at your hotel
and we will take you to the Sacred City of Caral, located in the Supe
Valley, 209 km from Lima.
After a few hours of travel, the visit to the Sacred City of Caral
begins, the oldest civilization in America, you will learn about the
culture that developed simultaneously with the ancient cultures of
Mesopotamia and Egypt about 5,000 years ago. You will get to know the
enclosure where 6 Truncated Pyramids stand out, the importance of Caral
is reflected in the elements of its architecture, of symbolic meaning,
sunken circular plazas, niches, double-jamb doors, earthquake-resistant
technology, stepped platforms. Caral was a An urban complex made up of
different buildings, it lacks a walled enclosure and is located on a
terrace that protected it from possible natural disasters.
The Sacred Citadel of Caral-Supe was declared a World Heritage Site on
June 28, 2009.
Then, we start our return with a stop in Huacho for lunch and on the way
back to Lima we will visit the archaeological site of Bandurria, where
we will be able to appreciate a large architectural complex of
civic-ceremonial structures.
At the conclusion of your tour, we'll drop you back at your hotel, where
your guide will be happy to suggest some great places to see and dine.
Meals: No Meals
• Comfortable Shoes.
• Sunscreen.
• Water.
• Light Jacket.
• Camera/Phone.
• Hat and Sunglasses.
Ready to embark on an unforgettable journey? Book your tour Today!
