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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. 7,449 reviews. #19 of 378 things to do in Lima. Historic SitesAncient Ruins. Closed now. 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. Duration: 2-3 hours.
Huaca Pucllana is an archaeological site belonging to the pre-Inca Lima culture. Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributors. How to get to Huaca Pucllana and Huaca Huallamarca? Route 1. Jorge Chavez International Airport-Huaca Pucllana in Miraflores. Overland: 1 h 30 min approximately. What to do at Huaca Pucllana and Huaca Huallamarca?
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.
Dec 6, 2023 · 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.
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Jul 12, 2021 · Huaca Pucllana, Lima: See 3,114 unbiased reviews of Huaca Pucllana, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #124 of 3,717 restaurants in Lima.
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The Huaca Pucllana is an adobe and clay pyramid located in the Miraflores district in centralized Lima, Peru. The pyramid has seven staggered levels. The inhabitants of the area who built the pyramid lived 200 AD to 700 AD. Huaca Pucllana itself, however, was built around 500 AD.
