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The archaeological site of Huaca Pucllana is one of the most important tourist destinations in Lima, Peru. One of its most outstanding features is its architecture, showcasing the skill and knowledge of Lima’s ancient inhabitants in constructing monumental structures.
Oct 1, 2015 · In the middle of an upscale residential neighborhood in the Miraflores district of Lima sits an ancient adobe and clay pyramid, dating from around 500 CE. The pyramid, known as Huaca Pucllana,...
Huaca Pucllana. 7,451 reviews. #20 of 380 things to do in Lima. Historic SitesAncient Ruins. Open now. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Write a review. About. Built by millions of adobe bricks, these ruins once served as an administrative center and a pre-Inca ceremonial site dedicated to the God Pachacamac.
Among the many ancient ruins in Peru, travelers may not expect to find pyramids. Yet, right in the heart of the urban center of Lima sits Huaca Pucllana. (“Huaca” meaning “pyramid” or “temple” in Quechua). Now a grandiose and iconic structure, not too long ago we almost lost this archeological treasure to history.
Lima. Located near the Óvalo Gutiérrez, this huaca is a restored adobe ceremonial center from the Lima culture that dates back to AD 400. In 2010 an important discovery of four Wari mummies, untouched by looting, was made. Though vigorous excavations continue, the site is accessible by regular guided tours in Spanish (for a tip).
The Huaca Pucllana temple, as one of the most important monuments of ancient Lima, is a wonderful place to spend a couple hours exploring and, located right in the heart of the Miraflores district, it’s an eminently accessible activity as well.
Huaca Pucllana or Huaca Juliana (possibly from Quechua wak'a a local shrine to a protector deity, a sacred place, sacred, pukllana game) is a great adobe and clay pyramid located in the Miraflores district of central Lima, Peru, built from seven staggered platforms.
