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Culture in Lima Huaca Pucllana and Historic Center with Catacombs
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Lima
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover Lima’s rich cultural heritage on this fascinating tour that takes you to the city’s most iconic landmarks. Visit Huaca Pucllana, an ancient ceremonial center of pre-Inca cultures, before exploring Lima’s historic center. You will get to know the catacombs, Plaza Mayor and Santo Domingo Church, immersing yourself in the history and colonial architecture that defines the Peruvian capital.
- Visit the Huaca Pucllana, an important pre-Inca ceremonial site Explore the historic center of Lima, a world heritage site - Discover the catacombs and the church Santo Domingo - Ideal for lovers of Peruvian culture and history
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Entrance to Huaca Pucllana
Official Tourism Guide
Access to the Catacombs
Tips
Culture in Lima Huaca Pucllana and Historic Center with Catacombs
(2) Reviews
Lima
About
Discover Lima’s rich cultural heritage on this fascinating tour that takes you to the city’s most iconic landmarks. Visit Huaca Pucllana, an ancient ceremonial center of pre-Inca cultures, before exploring Lima’s historic center. You will get to know the catacombs, Plaza Mayor and Santo Domingo Church, immersing yourself in the history and colonial architecture that defines the Peruvian capital.
- Visit the Huaca Pucllana, an important pre-Inca ceremonial site Explore the historic center of Lima, a world heritage site - Discover the catacombs and the church Santo Domingo - Ideal for lovers of Peruvian culture and history
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Entrance to Huaca Pucllana
Official Tourism Guide
Access to the Catacombs
Tips
Itinerary
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Huaca Pucllana
Here you can see a large adobe pyramid, learn how Lima’s pre-Hispanic cultures lived, discover ceramics, rituals and offerings, and learn why this construction was designed to withstand earthquakes. It is a perfect experience to connect with the millennial history of Peru without leaving the city.
1 hour
2
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
are located under the Convent of San Francisco, in the Historic Center of Lima. During the visit you can walk underground passageways, see human remains organized symbolically, such as the famous circular bone shaft, and learn how ancient colonial funeral rituals worked. It is one of the most striking places in the city and a must-see stop to understand colonial Lima and its history.
50 minutes
3
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
Lima’s Plaza Mayor is the historic heart of the city and the place where Lima was founded in 1535. Here you will find iconic buildings such as the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the Municipal, as well as colonial balconies and the oldest central fountain in the city. It is the ideal point to know the history, traditions and current life of the Historic Center.
40 minutes
4
Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima
The Church and Convent of Santo Domingo is one of the most important temples in the Historic Center of Lima. Here you can see the relics of Santa Rosa de Lima and San Martín de Porres, and during the visit you can see cloisters with Sevillian tiles, colonial courtyards and climb to its tower, from where you get a unique view of the city. It is a key place to know the faith, history and colonial architecture of Lima.