Visit Pachacamac
- Place or Historical Monument
- Art & Culture
- Museums
Pachacamac: How to get there?
1hr 40min bus ride from Lima
Pachacamac: See when to go?
All year round
Pachacamac: For how long?
Half a day
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Pachacamac Holidays
Pachacamac is one of Peru's biggest archaeological sites. This impressive complex sits by the Pacific Ocean.
Pachacamac: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
A pre-Inca site situated at 30km from Lima.
My suggestion
Despite what you may be told, you don't have to go on a guided tour or use a taxi. Public transport buses stop near to the site's entrance. It goes without saying that the journey by public transport takes longer!
Pachacamac is one of Peru's biggest archaeological sites. This impressive complex sits by the Pacific Ocean.
My suggestion
Being based in Lima, I often need to get away from the city's oppressive air. The site at Pachacamac is a perfect getaway, being only 40km south of the city.
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