--- title: "Caral – Exploring the Mysteries of the Sacred City" description: "Caral Exploring the Mysteries of the Sacred City Lima LIM-11 Book Now ❮ ❯ Tour Details: Caral Caral: The Origin of Civilization in the Americas. Long before the Incas, and even before..." url: https://iziperu.com/lima/exploring-the-mysteries-of-the-secret-city/ date: 2026-04-12 modified: 2026-04-12 author: "Izi Peru" image: https://iziperu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/lim11-caral.jpg type: page lang: en --- # Caral – Exploring the Mysteries of the Sacred City !(https://iziperu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/turism-peru.jpg) # **Caral** **Exploring the Mysteries of the Sacred City** ![](https://iziperu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/clavo.png)Lima ![](https://iziperu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/enlace.png)LIM-11 (#booknow) (https://iziperu.com/) !(https://iziperu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/exploring-the-mysteries-of-the-secret-city.webp) !(https://iziperu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/caral-tour-iziperu.webp) !(https://iziperu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/caral-explore-tour.webp) !(https://iziperu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/tour-caral-night-with-iziperu.webp) **❮ ❯ !(https://iziperu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/caral-tour-iziperu.webp) !(https://iziperu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/caral-explore-tour.webp) !(https://iziperu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/tour-caral-night-with-iziperu.webp) ## Tour Details:** Caral **Caral: The Origin of Civilization in the Americas.** Long before the Incas, and even before the pyramids of Giza, a peaceful and advanced society laid the foundations of Andean culture in the Supe Valley. IZI PERU TRAVEL invites you on a journey of total immersion where history comes to life. From the impressive sunken circular plazas to its imposing ceremonial centers, Caral is not just an archaeological site; it is a testament to human ingenuity in the face of the challenge of time. Join us to discover the **Beginnings, Zenith, and Decline** of the culture that changed our view of the ancient world. --- | **Departure Point** | Meeting point : Lima (La Victoria) | | --- | --- | | **Departure Time** | 5am | | **Return Time** | 9pm | | **Duration** | Full Day | | **Language** | Spanish – Other languages on request | **Itinerary:** Caral Tour Our journey begins with a **departure from Lima** in a comfortable tourist transport heading north. After a trip along the central coast, we will make our **arrival in Barranca**, where we will have **breakfast time** to enjoy local flavors and prepare for the cultural day. Immediately after, we will begin the **guided tour of the Supe Valley**, where you can observe the natural and agricultural environment that sustained the first civilization in the Americas. We will continue with the **start of the tour** to the main complex for the **guided visit of the Sacred City of Caral**. During this exhaustive visit, you will explore the imposing pyramids and circular plazas, walking the paths that narrate the **Full Day content: The Beginnings, Zenith, and Decline of Caral**. You will discover how this society emerged, its period of maximum splendor as an economic center, and its eventual decline due to climate changes. It is a unique opportunity to understand the engineering and spirituality of a culture contemporary to Egypt and Mesopotamia. Once the archaeological exploration is finished, we will provide a **transfer for lunchtime** to the **Barranca** area. Here, you can delight in the renowned regional gastronomy, famous for its fish, seafood, and traditional dishes such as *tacu-tacu*. Finally, we will begin the **return journey to the starting point in Lima**, with an estimated arrival time of **9:00 PM**, culminating an unforgettable journey through the roots of the Americas. --- --- **What’s Included?** - Transport - Entrance ticket to the citadel of Caral - Official tourist guide --- **What’s Not Included?** - Food - Pick up and return to the hotel --- --- **Trip Recommendations** - Repellent - Sunscreen - Caps - Sunglasses - Light sportswear --- **Specific Policies** - If automatic reservation is no longer available on our website, please contact us to check if it is still possible to make a last minute reservation [(+51 983 187 354).](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=51983187354&text=Hello,%20I%20request%20information%20for...) - Depending on the progress or the weather, the order of activities may change to optimize the smooth running of the day --- (#desktop-calendar) Please enable javascript in your browser to book ## **Why book with Izi Peru?** ![](https://iziperu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/calculator-icon.png) Tours on Budget Pay less, discover more! 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