Pachacamac Holidays

Pachacamac is one of Peru's biggest archaeological sites. This impressive complex sits by the Pacific Ocean.

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Pachacamac: How to get there?

1hr 40min bus ride from Lima

Pachacamac: See when to go?

All year round

Pachacamac: For how long?

Half a day

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Pachacamac: What to see nearby?

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Anonymous

Travel writer

A pre-Inca site situated at 30km from Lima.

My suggestion

Despite what you may be told, you don't have to go on a guided tour or use a taxi. Public transport buses stop near to the site's entrance. It goes without saying that the journey by public transport takes longer!

Anonymous

Travel writer

Pachacamac is one of Peru's biggest archaeological sites. This impressive complex sits by the Pacific Ocean.

My suggestion

Being based in Lima, I often need to get away from the city's oppressive air. The site at Pachacamac is a perfect getaway, being only 40km south of the city.

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