Monument · Miraflores, Lima

Huaca Pucllana

Huaca Pucllana
Photo: McKay Savage, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Huaca Pucllana is an archaeological site built by the Lima culture between 200 and 700 AD. The main structure is a stepped pyramid made from millions of adobe bricks. Visitors see excavated sections, burial sites and a small museum with artifacts found on site.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 2 of Lima: Capital of Flavor

Visiting Huaca Pucllana: what to know

Tickets
Admission fees apply; check current rates at the entrance.
Time needed
One hour.
Best time
Weekday mornings.
Getting there
In central Miraflores; reachable by taxi or local bus.

Lima itineraries with Huaca Pucllana

Day 2 of Lima: Capital of Flavor

Miraflores

How Huaca Pucllana fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Larco MuseumPueblo Libre
  2. 14:00Huaca PucllanaMiraflores
  3. 16:00Parque KennedyMiraflores
  4. 18:00LarcomarMiraflores
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Huaca Pucllana FAQs

Is Huaca Pucllana open every day?

Yes. It opens daily except some public holidays.

Can visitors climb the pyramid?

No. Access is limited to paths around the base and platforms.

Are English tours available?

Yes. Guided tours in English are offered several times a day.

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