Pachacamac means “The one who animates the world”. The pre-Inca site of Pachacamac was the most important religious center of the indigenous people who lived on the coast, it was also considered sacred by the Incas. Pyramids, temples, and other types of constructions make up the site.
Museo de sitio
There is an on-site museum that displays items found at Pachacamac. Many archealogical discoveries have been made at Pachacamac, including mummies.
Pachacamac is located about 40 km from Lima’s city center. Visiting Pachacamac is a good way to take advantage of time in Lima as many people stop in Lima on the way to Cusco. You can learn more about the people who lived in this area in pre-Inca times. We offer daily tours of the site and they can be done together with tours of other places in Lima. See our Lima Tours for more information.
