Overview
Huaca Pucllana is a roughly 1,500-year-old adobe pyramid from the Lima culture (AD 200-700), standing remarkably in the middle of the Miraflores residential district. The site, including the 22m-high pyramid, is still being excavated and restored. Guided tours explain the ancient Lima people's construction techniques and religious rituals. Night tours are especially striking, with the illuminated pyramid contrasting against the modern skyline. The on-site restaurant offers dining with a view of the lit pyramid. Admission PEN 15. Walking distance from central Miraflores.
Opening Hours
Wed-Mon 09:00-17:00, night tours Wed-Sun 19:00-22:00 (closed Tuesdays)
Travel Tips
The night tour (Wed-Sun 19:00-22:00) with the illuminated pyramid is highly recommended. Reserve ahead for the on-site restaurant.
Hotels near Huaca Pucllana
Hotels and guesthouses in Lima, Miraflores, Lima
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Lima Historic Centre
UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving Spanish colonial architecture around Plaza de Armas.
Larco Museum
A beautiful colonial-style museum showcasing pre-Inca ceramics and goldwork.
Miraflores Coastal Cliffs
Cliffside parks overlooking the Pacific, famed for paragliding and sunset views.
Barranco District
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San Francisco Monastery & Catacombs
A 17th-century Baroque masterpiece with catacombs housing approximately 70,000 remains.
Magic Water Circuit (Circuito Mágico del Agua)
The world's largest fountain park (Guinness-listed), with spectacular nighttime water shows.
Pachacamac Archaeological Site
A vast pre-Inca temple complex on the outskirts of Lima.