Lima to Pachacamac and Chincha Alta: Private day trip

Pachacamac was a religious settlement outside of Lima, Peru that underwent several cultural invasions, though each successive culture still revered the god Pachacamac. According to the Wari people, Pachacamac created the land, time, and animated the world. For over 1200 years, this area was the most important religious sanctuary of the Peruvian coast. Nowadays the area protects more than 50 architectural structures, offers an on-site museum, and provides many trails to explore the ruins of temple pyramids and stone palaces.

After being ruled by the Incan Empire and the Spanish, Chincha Alta became a haven for run-away African slaves, who helped shape the vibrant Afro-Latino culture that defines the town today. This cultural fusion is best seen in the El Carmen district, where you can watch locals dancing to cajon drum music while snacking on traditional Afro-Peruvian food.