CARAL – VICHAMA – Red Tours

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Duration

1 Dia

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

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About this tour

THE OLDEST CITADEL IN LATIN AMERICA

Vichama is part of the Caral archaeological complex and dates back to between 3000 and 1800 BC. It was a fishing community and one of the cities of the Caral civilization, the oldest in the Americas, flourishing alongside Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Chinese civilizations. The site includes monumental pyramids and unique architectural structures. Archaeological findings reveal the impact of climate change on these ancient societies, including droughts and famines, which influenced migration patterns and cultural developments.
The Caral civilization is notable for its early urban planning, agriculture, and social organization, and Vichama offers insight into its later phases and adaptation strategies.

Highlights

Huachano breakfast
Visit to Vichama
Entrance tickets to the Caral Citadel

Included/Excluded

Huachano breakfast
Visit to Vichama
Entrance tickets to the Caral Citadel

Additional services
Insurance
Drinks
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Tour Itinerary

CARAL - VICHAMA (THE OLDEST CITADEL IN LATIN AMERICA)

Huacho is known as the "Capital of Hospitality". This tour is an excellent opportunity to combine exploring new places with tasting typical Peruvian dishes.

Huachano Breakfast
Make a stop in this charming city to enjoy a rich breakfast. This typical dish includes Huachano sausage, pork cracklings, fried sweet potato, tamal, and blood sausage.

Sacred City of Caral
Located on a desert terrace with stunning views of the Supe River valley, Caral is a destination that will transport you to a remote era. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009, this archaeological site is famous for its monumental pyramids and complex architecture. Learn about the research and conservation efforts that have preserved this cultural treasure.

City of Vichama
Next, head to the city of Vichama, an archaeological site located in the lower Huaura valley. This complex is part of the network of settlements that participated in the socio-economic dynamics of the Caral civilization.
The built space of the archaeological complex consists of a set of architectural structures with still undefined functions, located among the esplanade, slopes, and ravines of a chain of hills.

Finally, return to Huacho to board the trip back to Lima, carrying memories of this cultural and archaeological experience.