Caral is the origin of Andean culture. More than five thousand years old, Caral developed at the same time as other great cultures in Mesopotamia, Egypt and China.
This sacred city is situated in the middle of the Supe Valley, amid fertile lands close to the sea, and was inhabited by skilled fishermen, farmers and expert seafarers. Among its many mud brick structures and circular plazas, six main pyramids once stood.
Now a World Heritage Site, Caral was an imposing urban center, and its farming techniques and sustainable practices remain a reference point to this day.
How to get to Caral?
Route 1
Lima- Caral
3 h 20 min approximately
What to do at Caral?
Visit the Paramonga Fortress.
Try delicious seafood dishes in Barranca.
Take a selfie with the mud brick pyramids in the background.
General information
Times
Mon-Thurs: 9:00-16:00
Fri-Sun: 9:00-18:00
*Referential opening times
Price
Adults: S/11
Children and schoolchildren: S/1
Senior citizens: S/1
University students: S/4
*Referential price
Altitude
353 meters above sea level
Essentials
Sunglasses, cash, camera, light clothing, jacket.
Climate
Min. 17.3 ℃/ Max. 21.5 ℃
