Full Day: Caral, Lima Private Tour
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The Full Day: Caral, Lima Private Tour takes you to discover the oldest civilization in the Americas in an exclusive experience with private transportation and a professional guide. Located in the fertile Supe Valley, Caral is over 5,000 years old and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This Full Day: Caral, Lima Private Tour combines history, archaeology, and natural landscapes in a carefully designed journey for travelers seeking comfort, in-depth learning, and personalized attention away from crowded group tours.
Throughout the Full Day: Caral, Lima Private Tour, you will learn how this ancient civilization developed without warfare, focusing on agriculture, trade, music, and monumental architecture.
Early departure from Lima to the Sacred City of Caral
Your Full Day: Caral, Lima Private Tour begins at 6:00 AM with pickup from your hotel in Lima in a comfortable private vehicle. During the 4 to 5-hour drive to Supe Valley, your guide will explain the historical background of Caral and its importance in the development of early complex societies in the Americas.
The journey of the Full Day: Caral, Lima Private Tour crosses agricultural areas, small towns, and the coastal desert landscape, helping you understand how the environment influenced this ancient civilization.
Upon arrival in Supe Valley, you will enter the archaeological zone of Caral, considered the oldest city in the Americas and a key site for understanding the origins of Andean culture.
Guided walking tour through the ancient city of Caral
Once in Caral, you will begin the walking portion of the Full Day: Caral, Lima Private Tour with your professional guide specialized in pre-Columbian history and archaeology.
You will walk along marked paths that connect the main ceremonial structures, plazas, and residential areas of the sacred city. Your guide will explain how the inhabitants lived, how society was organized, and what technologies they developed thousands of years ago.
During this part of the Full Day: Caral, Lima Private Tour, you will learn about quipus, urban planning, and the importance of music in Caral’s rituals.
Exploration of the Pyramids of Caral - UNESCO World Heritage Site
The highlight of the Full Day: Caral, Lima Private Tour is the visit to the monumental pyramids of Caral, considered the oldest in the Andes at over 5,000 years old.
You will explore sunken circular plazas, ceremonial platforms, and stepped pyramid structures built with stone and earth, demonstrating advanced architectural knowledge.
Your guide will explain how these pyramids were used for religious ceremonies and community gatherings, and how Caral was connected to other ancient cultures along the Peruvian coast and highlands.
From several panoramic viewpoints, you will observe Supe Valley and understand why Caral became a strategic center of exchange and cultural development.
Lunch and return to Lima
At the end of the visit to Caral in the Full Day: Caral, Lima Private Tour, we will leave the archaeological site and head to a local restaurant along the route where lunch is included.
During lunch, you can discuss the experience with your guide and deepen your understanding of the historical aspects of the tour.
After lunch, we will begin the return trip to Lima in our private vehicle. Arrival is approximately 6:00 PM, concluding your Full Day: Caral, Lima Private Tour.
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