Tradition guide

Lima culture

1 sacred sites available through this shared spiritual lineage.

Countries with strong presence

Peru1

Common site types

Sanctuary1
Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac
Lima culture

Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac

Lurín, Lima, Peru

Pachacamac is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: -12.25983, -76.89948. Pachacámac (Quechua: Pachakamaq) is an archaeological site 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast of Lima, Peru in the Valley of the Lurín River. The site was first settled around A.D. 200 and was named after the Earth Maker creator god Pacha Kamaq. The site flourished for about 1,300 years until the Spanish invaded. Pachacamac covers about 600 hectares (1480 acres) of land. Located in Lima, Peru.