We’ll be waiting for you on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at the entrance of the Huaca Pucllana Site Museum (General Borgoño Street, block 8). Our guide will be there to welcome you at 09:00 hours.

An archaeological treasure in the very heart of Miraflores. A glimpse into the pre-Hispanic past right in one of Lima’s most cosmopolitan districts. A truncated pyramid rises among modern buildings that stretch towards the capital’s sky.

The Huaca Pucllana was built and occupied by the Lima culture between 200 and 700 A.D. Later on, the Wari (400–700 A.D.) and the Ychsma (1000–1532 A.D.) would also settle in this ceremonial and administrative centre.

The Great Adobe Pyramid, standing 22 metres tall, is the main structure of the “Sacred Place of Games” (that’s what Pucllana means in Spanish). Built by the Lima people for ceremonial and religious purposes, it stands out for its stepped design.

From the pre-Hispanic to the colonial. From the Huaca Pucllana pyramid to the viceregal memories of the Moreyra Paz-Soldán estate – another name for this house that still preserves the charm of old, stately Lima.

Rosa Gutiérrez de Cossio, the Countess of San Isidro, was the owner of this mansion, which is believed to have been built between 1650 and 1700. Over the years and centuries, the property would pass into the hands of the Moreyra Paz-Soldán family.

Today, the House of the Count of San Isidro is home to Astrid y Gastón, one of Lima’s finest restaurants, in a city renowned for its outstanding and diverse gastronomy.

For over three centuries, El Olivar Forest – or El Olivar Park – in San Isidro has been one of Lima’s main green lungs. Declared a National Monument in 1959 and a Monumental Zone in 1998, it is home to 25 species of fauna and 44 species of flora.

The history of this forest began in 1539, when the lands that once belonged to the pre-Hispanic lordship of Guática were handed over to the Dominican order. It was then that Friar Martín planted the very first olive trees.

Whether thanks to his green fingers or a touch of divine intervention, the Olea europaea (the scientific name of the species) grew strong and abundant. Their fruits were used to produce olive oil, which brought income to the order.

Today, the forest is a haven of peace, nature, and fresh air in the bustling Peruvian capital. So, get ready to take a deep breath and stroll among the greenery and shade of San Isidro’s centuries-old olive trees.

Around 2,200 years ago, a truncated rectangular pyramid was built here using handmade adobe bricks shaped like maize kernels. Measuring 100 metres long, 65 metres wide, and 20 metres high, it is known as Huallamarca – or “Sugar Loaf”.

Raised for ceremonial and religious purposes, there’s no clear agreement on who built it. Some researchers believe it was the Pinazo people from the central coast, while others suggest the Hualla or the Lima culture.

Whatever its origins, Huallamarca stands as further proof that Lima’s history did not begin with the Spanish foundation. The pre-Hispanic peoples also left behind their remarkable legacy.

After two hours of exploring, Huallamarca Pyramid is the final stop of the free tour (Avenida Nicolás de Ribera 201, San Isidro). Here, your guide will say farewell.