Caral
Peru · LimaPE
Archaeological site in Peru
The Sacred City of Caral-Supe, or simply Caral, is an archaeological site in Peru where the remains of the main city of the Caral civilization are found. It is located in the Supe District of Peru, near the current town of Caral, 182 kilometres (113 mi) north of Lima, 23 kilometres (14 mi) from the coast and 350 meters above sea level. It is attributed an antiquity of 5,000 years and it is considered the oldest city in the Americas and one of the oldest in the world. No other site has been found with such a diversity of monumental buildings or different ceremonial and administrative functions in the Americas as early as Caral. It has been declared a Humanity Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -10.900, -77.517
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Caral
Travellers heading to Lima, Peru will find Caral, a destination. Caral is strongest on culture, nature and sports. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Caral
Culture in Caral
(9)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Cemeteries, Fountains and Historical Sites. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Caral.
Nature in Caral
(3)On the nature side, Caral offers Caves, Scenic Roads and Valleys. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Caral. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Caral
(2)Sports lovers get Running and Slopes. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Caral. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Family in Caral
(1)Our data lists Playgrounds as family options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Caral.
Nightlife in Caral
(1)Under nightlife, Caral is tagged with Events. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Caral's own activity tags.
More to do in Caral
(2)On the other activities side, Caral offers Fishing and Secret. It is a direct read of Caral's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Caral
Museums, food and nightlife keep Caral viable all year.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Lima plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to America/Lima on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Caral that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caral known for?
- Travellers associate Caral with culture, nature and sports. It sits in Lima, Peru.
- What can you do in Caral?
- Caral is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Cemeteries, Fountains and Historical Sites, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Caral?
- Museums, food and nightlife keep Caral viable all year.
- Where is Caral located?
- Caral belongs to Lima, Peru, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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