Huaca Pucllana and Miraflores

In the Fifth century, the Lima valley inhabitants started the construction of the Huaca Pucllana. Two important reasons inspired the group of sacred priests, who were the governing rulers at that time. The first reason was their need to express their religious authority. The second reason was directly linked with the control of the hydrological resources stemmed from the water canal system, on the left bank of the Rimac river.

Therefore, Pucllana was an important ceremonial and administrative location. Its magnificence was reflected by the configuration of a monumental architecture. It was built with small adobe bricks wrought on a continuous base of blocks and remodeled during the three centuries of the Huaca existence…

Currently the Pucllana Archeological Zone spreads over 15 hectares and is divided into two well-defined sections. One is of pyramidal structure, in a terrace formation. It is 23 meters high and constitutes the ceremonial sector. There, they performed activities related to the religious cults to worship their gods.

The administrative center was located on the other section – the area of public squares and ramps -. It is formed by interconnected precincts with.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

• Backpack to carry your personal item such as toilet paper, towel, etc
• Water bottle & warm clothes
• Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
• Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc
• Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
• Rain jacket or poncho ( cold season )
• Money for extra expenses

• Destination:

  Lima

• Duration:

  1 Day

• What included:

  Pick up and drop off at hotel

  Transportation (van/minibus and driver)

  English speaking guide

• What is not included:

  Tips for your guide and driver

  Meals such as B-L-D

  Personal expenses such as drinks.

  Addditional Lima service ( transfer,hotel,meals )