Archaeological tour of the Palpa Valley from Ica

In the archaeological tour through the valley of Palpa we'll see geoglyphs, petroglyphs and many more attractions that will help us to discover the past of this territory with more than 5000 years of history.

Duration

11 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Pickup at the hotel
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide

Not included

Lunch
Admission: 16PEN per person

When to book

You can book up to 2 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

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Palpa Archaeological Tour

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Ica at 7 am to start this archaeological route through the Palpa Valley, a place with more than 5000 years of history.

Our first stop will be at the Huarango Milenario, a tree over 1000 years old. Next, we'll go to the district of Rio Grande to admire the Perfil del Inca, a rock at the foot of the Andes whose shape will surprise you.

We'll continue the tour approaching the town of Palpa, and before arriving we'll see the so-called Solar Clock, a set of lines and geoglyphs of mysterious meaning. Afterwards, we'll enter Palpa and visit its main square and the Museum of Palpa, which exhibits a great variety of archaeological pieces found in the pre-Inca settlements of the valley.

After visiting Palpa, we'll drive east to discover the petroglyphs of Chichictara and the geoglyphs of the Paracas Royal Family. These are enigmatic geometric drawings dating back thousands of years and are comparable to the famous Nazca lines.

The last stop of our archaeological tour of Palpa will be at the La Máquina spring, which was created by a geological fault and divides the hills of the valley. Here we'll leave you free time for a swim and to have lunch on your own in one of the restaurants.

Finally, we'll return to Ica, where we'll arrive between 5 pm and 6 pm.