Caral, The Oldest Civilization of America: Full-Day Tour from Lima | 12 hours

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Caral, The Oldest Civilization of America: Full-Day Tour from Lima
2 Adults x $169.00
$338.00
Approx Total
$338.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Guided tour in Caral
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Overview

Come and enjoy this amazing day trip to Caral which is the oldest known civilization in America. Developed simultaneously with the ancient culture of Mesopotamia about 5000 years ago. The archeological site of Caral is among Peru's most impressive ruins. The UNESCO World Heritage listed site covers an area of around 60 hectares in the arid Supe Valley and was first inhabited between 2600 BCE and 2000 BCE. Although initially discovered back in 1948, recent excavations of Caral revealed an elaborate complex of temples, sunken plazas and some of the largest terraced pyramids in the world, leading archeologists to ponder the chance Caral being the fabled Mother City of ancient civilizations. Now open to the public, the site has garnered acclaim for its beautifully preserved ruins and intriguing collection of artefacts, which include a quipu (a unique knot system) and a number of musical instruments fashioned from animal bones, but definitely, no trace of warfare or weaponry.

Itinerary

  • Zona Arqueologica Caral

    Caral was a large settlement in the Supe Valley, near Supe, Lima, some 200 kilometres (120 miles) north of Lima. Caral is the most ancient city of America and a well studied site in Peru.

    3 hours

  • Barranca

    Barranco in the name of the region where Caral is located. It also involve a beautiful beach town that we will visit for lunch.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Awesome tour!

Published on Oct, 2024

Our guide was Jose to this ancient settliement of around 3000BC. He gave a great commentary helping us to visualise the various pyramids, residential buildings , holy fire altar and the temples in their prime time. Despite that we encounter a strike at a toll station and a traffic jam cause by a road accident, our driver is able to handle the situation very well to ensure our safety and that we complete the tour on time. The lunch in Bolivar restaurant was very sumptuous. This is a great tour especially if you are into ancient civilisation and ruins. Highly recommended.

Very interesting trip.

Published on Aug, 2024

Was a fascinating journey up there and back. Our guide Jose was really knowledgeable about Caral and we stopped at a beach town on the way back for a late lunch which was delicious.

Caral day tour from Lima

Published on Jul, 2024

I had a great time during this Tour and I met some wonderful people. I was the first to be picked up by our driver Juan and our translator Katya at 5:20am. They were punctual and the van was very comfortable. Our group was small, only 4 people total. We arrived at Caral around 10:30am. The last hour of the trip was off road. Once there we waited for a tour guide to become available. The tour was in Spanish but Katya was there to translate into English for us. The site is amazing to discover. After the tour we went to the city of Barranca for lunch. The restaurat and food were great. Then we made a quick stop at the Jesus Christ statue lookout. The trip back took about 4h30 because of traffic. Juan is an excellent and responsible driver and Katya is very nice and helpful. She’s not a tour guide so, there was no narration during the trip to, and back from Caral, but she made sure that the tour went smoothly. The tour operator was quick to answer my questions before the tour.

Authentic History

Published on Jun, 2024

Visiting this recently uncovered archeological spot was a unique look into the oldest civilisation in the Americas. The site is still being explored, and the ruins had an authentic 'in progress ' feel. Don't expect finished structures; the site is simple, and few people have discovered this unique and mysterious ruin. Our guide Jose was excellent, providing lots of info on the site and many other insights into Peruvian culture.

Great guide, wonderful and significant archeological site

Published on May, 2024

Jose is a gifted guide and wonderful, caring, considerate person. He was knowledgeable, patient and kind even when we weren't being attentive. He took us to a great place for lunch and took care to ensure everyone could order what they wanted. He was a master at scheduling even when the traffic was snarled and stopped. I also felt very safe with our driver Santos. If you want to see ancient ruins that are not swamped by tourists, go with Jose and join this tour. You won't be disappointed.

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