Tambo Colorado Ancient Fortress & Peruvian Hacienda
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Puerto
General San Martin (Pisco), Peru
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Nivel de actividad
Moderate
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Tipo de excursión
All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$199
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
Approximately 7½ Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals included
You'll depart from Pisco and drive through the desert to the ruins of Tambo Colorado. This well-preserved adobe and stone structure, likely built atop an ancient fortress of the pre-Inca culture of Chincha, was adapted and transformed into a grain depository, administrative and military center by the Inca Pachacutec in the 15th century. It is the most interesting artifact of the Inca culture on the Peruvian coast. There is evidence that the site was used to worship the sun, as well as to study astronomy and everything related to agriculture.
From Tambo Colorado, you'll continue to Hacienda San José, which was one of the most important haciendas on the coast of Peru. It is a lovely place and combines stunning modern beauty with incredible history and architecture. Lunch is served buffet-style and will include a show of Afroperuvian music — a regional treasure.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Tour does not operate on Mondays.