Huaca Pucllana Tours and Tickets

Huaca Pucllana is an archeological site that dates back to the 4th century. It’s a former ceremonial pyramid famous for the Wari mummies that were discovered there and the 1,000-year-old mummy excavated in 2023. The restaurant within the ruins serves sophisticated Peruvian cuisine.

On a tour of Huaca Pucllana, you explore the seven levels of the staggered pyramid and delve into the 1,500-year-old history of the pre-Inca archeological site. Many Lima bike tours combine the ruins with the trendy neighborhoods of Barranco and Miraflores, and hop-on, hop-off bus tours of Lima stop outside the complex.

You can buy tickets for Huaca Pucllana on-site; you don’t need to book in advance. If you’re visiting the site as part of a Lima sightseeing tour, your tickets are likely included. Your admission fee includes a tour of the complex in English or Spanish, departing at regular intervals throughout the day.

The guided tour of Huaca Pucllana takes around 45 minutes if you arrive at the exact departure time. Tours tend to depart on the hour, but the schedule is subject to change, so it’s worth contacting the attraction in advance to double-check if you’re pressed for time.

Other top Lima attractions close to Huaca Pucllana include Miraflores, a swanky and sophisticated neighborhood home to some of Lima’s best restaurants and bars. You can stroll along the coastal boardwalk overlooking the Pacific Ocean and visit the romantic Parque de Amor (Love Park), dedicated to Lima’s lovers.

Huaca Pucllana is open from morning to late afternoon Wednesday through Monday—it’s closed on Tuesday. The site is exposed to full sun, so it’s best to avoid visiting during the hottest part of the day. If you do, take plenty of water and a sunhat.