God, Gold & Power: The Ultimate Lima Cultural Odyssey

Details of the experience

8 hrs

ENG/ ESP

Easy

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9:00/17:00

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Description

Description

Step back in time and witness the rise and fall of ancient civilizations in a single, meticulously curated day. This is not just a museum tour; it is an archaeological deep-dive into the sacred and the sensual that shaped the Andes.

Itinerary

The Sacred Sanctuary of Pachacamac
  • Venture south of Lima to the lower Lurín Valley, where the mighty Pacific Ocean crashes against desert cliffs. Here, the ancient peoples erected the monumental Temple of Pachacamac—a pre-Hispanic oracle deity whose influence dominated Peruvian territory for over 2,000 years.

 

  • As our expert guide unveils the layers of history, you will explore the ruins left by four distinct ancient societies that once ruled this land. Walk along the same ramps where pilgrims from distant empires came to pay tribute. The panoramic views of the coastline are breathtaking—an Instagram-worthy backdrop that contrasts raw desert with endless blue sea.
The Masterpieces of Museo Larco
  • From the openness of the desert, we move into the intimacy of a colonial-era mansion that houses one of the most prestigious private collections on the planet. Founded in 1926 by visionary Rafael Larco Hoyle, this museum is a sanctuary of pre-Columbian art.

 

  • Get up close with over 45,000 masterpieces that chronicle the complete evolution of ancient Peru—from the early hunter-gatherer societies to the sophisticated coastal empires and mighty Andean civilizations. Marvel at the world-famous Moche portrait vessels, whose incredibly expressive faces reveal the soul of ancient artisans, and gaze upon dazzling gold and silver ornaments that once adorned elite warriors.

Includes

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, apartment or Airbnb.
  • Vehicle with air conditioning
  • Professional bilingual tour guide
  • Ticket and guided tour in Pachacamac Museum 
  • Ticket and guided tour  in Larco Museum

Does Not Include

  • Lunch
  • Expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tips

Recomendations

  • Hiking shoes
  • Sun hat.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Protector solar.
  • Water.
  • Camera and video camera. 

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