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Pachacamac Review
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Pachacàmac
- Address: 31 km (19 mi) south of Lima on the Carretera Panamericana Sur, Lima
- Phone: 01/430-0168
- pachacamac.perucultural.org.pe
- Category: Archaeological Sites
- Location: Pachacamac
Fodor's Review:
Although Machu Picchu in the east and Chán Chán in the north get the vast majority of visitors, the lesser known archaeological site of Pachacàmac is well worth seeing. Dating back to the first century, this city of plazas, palaces, and pyramids, many of them painstakingly restored, was for centuries a stronghold of the Huari people. Here they worshipped Pachacámac, creator of the world. It was a pilgrimage site, and people from all over the region came to worship here. In the 15th century the city was captured by the Inca, who added structures such as the Accllahuasi, the well-known Palace of the Chosen Women. When the Spanish heard of the city, they dispatched troops to plunder its riches. In 1533, two years before the founding of Lima, they marched triumphantly into the city, only to find a few remaining objects in gold. The site has an excellent small museum displaying discoveries made here. Although it's a quick drive from the city, the easiest way to see Pachacámac is by a half-day guided tour offered by Lima Tours and several other agencies in Lima. The cost is about US$25 per person.
- Cost: S/5.50
- Open: Daily 9-5
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