CARAL THE FIRST CIVILIZATION IN AMERICA

CARAL WALKING TOUR

• This is the oldest known city in the Americas. Developed simultaneously with the ancient cultures of Mesopotamia and Egypt about 5000 years ago.
• The archeological site of Caral is among Peru’s most impressive ruins and makes a popular day trip from nearby Lima.
• 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 used by ancient Andean civilizations) and a number of musical instruments fashioned from animal bones, but definitely, no trace of warfare or weaponry.
• Lunch is not included but we will help you to organize a meal in one of the typical restaurants in caral. Lunch on these places area little pricy , around S/.35 soles main course

TOUR PICK UP

• All our prices include pick up and drop off to your hotel only when it is in: Miraflores, San Isidro, San Miguel, Barranco and Lima centre. Outside these places you have to pay a small fee for your pick up/drop off.

Please check this impressive documental about CARAL the BBC did in 2001:

☝️ Important Note:
Dear client, It is good to know that our regular group size is from 6 to 7 people. On very special occasions only, there will be 10 people but never more than 10.

☝️ Exceptions:
In case you are a big group of friends or you have a big fun family of more than 10 people, and still want to go with us, then you just need to send us an email to give you great ideas for organizing your tour.

INCLUDES

• Pick up from your Accommodations.
• Private transport.
• English-speaking guide.
• Customized service
• All entrance tickets.
• Tolls
• Parkings
• Return transport to your place

WE RECOMMEND

• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• A hat
• Water 
• Battery for your camera.