BRIEF HISTORY REVIEW
Three Cultures Nor Peru
CARAL, the Oldest City of America.
The Circular Plaza of the Mayor Pyramid, constructed 5,000 years, is the symbol of the political power and religious of the first Peruvian state.The discovery of this sacred city, was made in 1994, in Supe-Peru, by Ruth Shady, archaeologist of the Universidad Nacional de San Marcos. During the digs it was found left-overs of fibers in several zones of the site, which they were taken to be tested in radio-carbon data and the results came out that it was approximately 2,627 to 2,100 years B.C.
SECHIN, the Great Warriors of the Casma Valley.
On the 1st of July of 1937, Julio C. Tello discovers the place guided by Victor Duenas. The people of the area knew of the place and they called it the HUACA DEL INDIO BRAVO (Ruin of the Brave Indian), because of a human face that was carved in a big rock and it was 3/4 buried on the ground. Tello finds in the north front, east and west sides, 98 carved rocks.The Casma culture, will be conquest by the Chimu culture (XIII Century A.C.), which will dominate the valley. Finally the Incas, come into this area in the XV Century A.C., becoming Casma part of the Inca Empire.
CHANQUILLO, the Oldest Solar Observatory in America.
It was built more than 2,000 years ago, in the coastal area of Peru and only 400 kms. from Lima located near Casma. The archaeological place dates III Century B.C. (Final Formative period). It consists of several circular structures fortified with thick stone walls and plastered with mud, besides 13 towers from which it was observed the movements of the Sun, as well as the solstices and the equinoxes. Before these investigations Chanquillo was considered a fortress with eminently military functions and it was related with the Mochica Culture of the First Regional Development. (200-600. C.).
THREE CULTURES PROGRAM 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
CATEGORY: 2** STARS
SERVICE: PERSONALIZED EXPERIENTIAL TOUR
NOTE: Meals are on your own.
INTRODUCTION:
The program is made for persons that want to go and visit these 3 places with a guide in English, since in Caral the local guides speak only Spanish, and in Chanquillo, there is no guide as the same as in Sechin. The trip is made on local transportation. The accommodation will be in a 3*** Hotel. The meals are on your own.This way it makes you participate closer to the local people and travel more secure, since you have personal assistance of a professional trip leader and guide.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Day 01.- Leaving Lima early in the morning to head towards the north arriving to the intersection were you get off the bus to continue to the village of Caral. From this point, there will be a small hike to the site. The visit will take approximately 2 hrs. After lunch, you will continue to Casma. Overnight.
Day 02.- After breakfast, starts the visit to the archaeological site of Sechin to continue afterwards to Chanquillo, the oldest solar calendar in America; and hike around it. Return to Casma. Overnight.
Day 03.- Early in the morning, departure back to Lima. Arrival time approximately 8 PM.
NOTE: If you like, you can continue to Huaraz or Chimbote to go towards Trujillo. (this is on your own).
RATE OF SERVICE
Category: Personalized
Cost per Person
3*** Star Hotel Comfort Tour
01 Person: $ 570.00US
02 or more Persons: $ 380.00US
SERVICES INCLUDED:
- Transportation on Public Bus Line IN/OUT.
- Transportation to Caral, Sechin and Chanquillo IN/OUT in shared vehicle.
- 02 Nights in a 3*** Star Hotel.
- 03 Tours: Caral, Sechin and Chanquillo.
- Entry fee to the sites.
- Trip Leader - Guide (English / Spanish) and permanent assistance.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:
- Meals or box lunch.
- Tips.
- Neither any type of insurance or rescues.
If you are looking for a new and different destination to visit and have a few days, this is the one. The trip to the Three Cultures can be an unforgettable and a life time experience for you.