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LIMA… Visiting the Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac

After a stop at Barranco, we drove straight 30 kilometers south of Lima, to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac. Pacha Kamaq means the Earth creator. Pachacamac was built in adobe with a view of the sea and the Lurin Valley. It was home to many civilizations in ancient Peru. Several cultures were developed and being adapted. Upon arrival of the Incas, the complex was transformed from... continue