Visit Pachacamac: explore one of the oldest archaeological sites in Peru from Lima!
Pachacamac is perhaps one of the oldest archaeological sites of Peru . It was one of the most popular religious centres for centuries and was exploited by different civilizations. He was then abandoned during the Spanish conquest and during the fall of the inca empire. Pachacamac was the main pre-Columbian ceremonial centre and is located near the city Lima , in the valley of the river Lurín, in the middle of a unique landscape alternating vegetation and desert.
What to see in Pachacamac?
Wikimedia – Håkan Svensson (Xauxa)
Several civilizations have succeeded to Pachacamac and that is why there are many temples and other pyramid platforms that spread over a period of more than 1,000 years. Since then, some areas have survived the invasion of the Inca and Spanish Empire. So you can find palaces, squares, temples and a site museum with a very impressive collection of local pieces. For those who can, try to get away from Pachacamac even and go discover the beautiful Lucumo hills with its small restaurants where you eat delicious shrimp.
An imposing religious sanctuary
Pachacamac is above all a place where the religious ceremonies of the whole country were realized. Thus, the image of the god Pachacamac has been preserved so far, you can find it exposed to the museum: this image represents a thin trunk with drawings and sculptures of plants, birds and felins. A kind of totem both male and female.
Museum and citadel
Wikimedia – Håkan Svensson (Xauxa)
Pachacamac is a very unique place that responds to several functions even if the religious function was above all its prerogative. Most Andean world considered the site of Pachacamac as Mecca of America , that is why there is still a strong mark of all these civilizations that have paid tribute to the gods at Pachacamac. citadel of the city is located on the right bank of the Lurín valley and cuts into a large architectural complex that overlaps the 4 major Andean cultures of Lima, Wari, Inka and Ychma.
Today, from Lima, it is possible for you to leave take a trip On this exceptional site: accompanied by a bilingual tour guide in English and Spanish and a professional driver, you will go for a 3:30 excursion for a trip to the edge of Andean culture. Come into the wonderful and gigantic universe of the Incas and the pre-Columbian era!
Have you visited the archaeological site of Pachacamac?
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