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Discover Caral and Bandurria: A Journey to the Oldest Civilizations of the Americas
Travel back in time on this full-day tour to two of Peru’s most remarkable archaeological sites: Caral and Bandurria.
Located in the Supe Valley, just 182 km north of Lima and 23 km from the Pacific coast, Caral is recognized as the oldest city in the Americas. Dating back nearly 5,000 years, Caral features an extraordinary array of monumental architecture, including ceremonial and administrative buildings that highlight its complexity and cultural significance. Its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site underscores its importance as a cradle of civilization in the New World.
Our tour also includes a visit to Bandurria, a monumental archaeological complex located just south of Huacho. Also dating to the Late Preceramic period (4000–2000 BC), Bandurria offers further insight into early urban development along Peru’s central coast.
This immersive 14-hour tour begins with pick-up at 6:00 AM from select districts in Lima: Barranco, Miraflores, and San Isidro.
Join us for an unforgettable day exploring the roots of ancient Andean civilization.
06:00 Pick up of passengers from the hotel (Barranco, Miraflores, San Isidro areas).
06:30 Departure to the Caral Citadel. Information and specialised guide during the tour.
08:20 Stop at Marcelo or Del Pino Restaurant. If you wish, you can have breakfast (not included) or use the toilets.
11:00 Arrival to the Citadel of Caral. Caral is located on the left bank of the lower middle valley of Supe, 26 k.m. from the coast and 350 m.a.s.l.; it occupies 66 hectares. It comprises a core area with 32 public structures and several residential complexes, and an area on the
periphery, bordering the valley where several housing complexes were built. The core area of the Sacred City of Caral contains the highest status public and domestic buildings, distributed in two large halves: Upper Caral, on the north side, and Lower Caral, on the south. In the city of Caral various religious festivities were celebrated, in which architectural remodelling, fairs and ritual ceremonies took place.
13:00 Lunch at the Fundo Palmira Restaurant (not included) in Huacho. 15:30 Arrival to the Archaeological Centre of Bandurria. In front of a long sandy beach next to the Pacific Ocean, on a high ground (20 metres above sea level), are the pyramids of Bandurria. Built about 5,000 years ago, today we classify them within the geographical-cultural area called “north-central coast”.
17:00 Return trip to the city of Lima.20:00
Arrival in Lima and drop off at hotel.
