Pachacamac Tour: Explore Ancient Temples and Meet Local Artisans

Embark on a fascinating Pachacamac tour to explore ancient temples and meet local artisans. Discover the rich history of the Andean coast and indulge in a delicious homemade Peruvian lunch.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Museo de Sitio y Santuario Arqueologico de Pachacamac - Without a doubt, Pachacamac is one of the most important archaeological sites of coastal Peru. It contains elements dating back as far as 200 AD. Because each succeeding culture added their own temples, there are remains belonging to different ancient cultures from pre-Inca and Inca times….
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Contribution to the artisan’s cooperative
  • Lunch
  • All activities
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs bought at the artisans’ workshops
Additional Information

Upon pick-up, your journey begins with a 45-minute scenic ride, leading to the grandeur of Pachacamac, an archaeological masterpiece that served as the primary sanctuary along the Andean coastline for over 1500 years. Your first stop is its modern museum, providing glimpses of various artefacts from the diverse cultures that once called this sanctuary…

Location
Museo de Sitio y Santuario Arqueologico de Pachacamac
Antigua Carretera Panamericana Sur Km.31.5
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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349abigailm
Sep 4, 2024
Fantastic tour - Absolutely superb tour, just the right amount of information and at the perfect pace. We’ve done quite a few tours before and this was easily one of the best, it was also really refreshing to be taken to artisans’ shops where you felt that the prices were completely fair and you weren’t being ripped off as a tourist - we would have bought more if not for luggage restrictions. Would highly recommend this tour and any others done by the same company.
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959farahp
Apr 20, 2024
Artisian experience - We enjoyed the tour immensely Alfredo was very knowledgeable about the history of Peru The artisan houses we visited was a once in a life time experience. We got to meet and mingle with the artists and see their work. Very impressed with the tour and would recommend highly!!!
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Sciteach07
Jun 12, 2023
Beautiful trip to Pachacamac and artisans' workshops - What a fabulous day. First of all, our guide, Alfredo was amazing. He is so knowledgeable and was very patient with questions, pictures, etc. We loved visiting Pachacamac, taking pictures with the local school groups, and learning more about the cultures in the museum. The visit to the artists was unforgettable. Being able to buy art directly from the artist is such an amazing experience. We loved having lunch with Jose and Alfredo--and have been trying to replicate the arroz con pollo since we returned! Thank you for a phenomenal day!
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Travelmama14
Nov 3, 2019
Fantastic Experience! - This tour, from our guide Alberto and driver Placido, to the information shared at the site of Pachacamac, to the delicious traditional Peruvian meal prepared, and the 2 local artisans we visited and their wondrous crafts- ALL were exceptional. Truly, it was the people of this experience that made it so special. Far beyond your typical history and walking around a historic site experience. This wasn't your rote tour by any means. We were left with a feeling of slowing down and getting to know a bit of people's lives and their craft. I feel it's necessary to add that Alberto went above and beyond for us in our conversations and going into greater depth of what we were seeing and experiencing. We were required to have a museum guide at the site of Pachacamac, and she spoke both far too softly to hear her well, and simply didn't go into the detail nor take the time to share with us the deeper meaning of the site. Alberto kindly and unobtrusively stepped in to ask our museum guide questions to assist us in learning the richness of Pachacamac. I'm very grateful to him for his knowledge and skill. He made our day and overall experience one of the best I've had through a tour- and I've traveled a good bit. Thank you Alberto (and Placido!), and Alterantive Peru for an incredible day! I will certainly do another tour with you when I'm back in Lima.
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Trail665996
Oct 22, 2019
Beautiful day! - This was a wonderful day in Peru. Alberto’s knowledge of Pachacamc and the local artisans was very helpful. He provided information I’m not sure we would have gotten from just anyone. Placido, our driver, was skillful and kind. The artisans we met were masters of their craft and personable. And the meal was really special. This was a day that truly made my trip to Peru quite special and enjoyable. This is a tour not to be missed!
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Jan
Oct 8, 2018
Excellent day in Lima - We enjoyed the experience and the guide. The company was organized and responded to our requests. We were hesitant to eat lunch prepared at an artisan's home due to concerns about possible gastric issues. The company was very flexible so we had a wonderful lunch at a restaurant. The two artists we met with were talented and interesting. The only negative part of the day was the mandatory guide provided by Pachacamac. Her English was hard to understand. We ended up asking our guide to translate which worked well. We would highly recommend working with Alternative Peru. They are top notch providers!
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Susannah
Aug 22, 2018
Local artusan and pachacamac tour - The tour was amazing. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable about Peruvian history, tradition and current events. The conversation and hospitality were wonderful. Our meal was excellent, and the artisans were capable and inviting. Our guides spoke English well. Over all, one of the best days of our vacation.
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Ponciana
Aug 15, 2018
Fun tour with excellent tour guide!!! - I took my two kids (20 & 13) on this tour and we had a great time! Alberto was our official tour guide who offered to speak in Spanish so we could practice. We started out on the Pachacamac Tour which is an incredible archeological site and amazing place to experience. It is unbelievable that many of the ruins are still uncovered. Bring water, wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a hat. Alberto was a better historian than the actual tour guides so we asked a lot of questions and gained a better insite of the place. The artisan tour was excellent as well. We ate a beautiful typical Peruvian lunch at the home of a local artist and met his family. The weaver was amazing and it was interesting to learn about how they color the yarns and how long this process takes. Our driver Placi was friendly too. I highly recommend this tour for any age. Thanks Alternative Peru for a great experience.
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Charlier83_12
Apr 20, 2018
Brilliant tour and lunch, guides fantastic - Had an excellent first day in Peru! We were collected from apartment and driven to the ancient ruins , the guide was friendly and informative, and being new! I had lots of daft questions which were answered well! We had a fantastic lunch (brilliant food) and great company, the craftsmanship of the pottery and tapestry was great. Would definitely recommend this tour, and we are looking forward to our other tours organised by this company Thanks Gino and placi for a great day
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Patrick
Mar 21, 2018
Fantastic adventure! - We had the most wonderful travel experience headed by Alfredo. The group size was small and the itinerary and its pace was very flexible. This is perfect for our family with a small kid. Alfredo was very knowledgeable, helpful and attentive. We spent a bit more than an hour at Pachacamac and was accompanied by a local guide. We were able to appreciate the pre-Inca culture, relics and architecture during the tour. After that, we visited a local artisan, Juan, who specialized in traditional Peruvian pottery crafts. His wife prepared a delicious chicken rice dish for us. Juan gave us a demonstration and showcased his work to us. After that, we visited another local artisan who specialized in Peruvian textile. Overall, it was a wonderful side trip for our stay in Peru. We would have loved to take another tour to visit the "Human Settlements" if we had more time. That would be an eye-opener for us. I also want to thank Natalie for her great communication during the planning phase of the tours.
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