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PachacamacvsCasa de Aliaga
Pachacamac and Casa de Aliaga are both recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Pachacamac is the choice of most writers compared to Casa de Aliaga. Pachacamac comes in at #5 in Lima with accolades from 5 publications including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Atlas Obscura.
Pachacamac
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura
Michelin Guide
Autopista Antigua Panamericana Sur km 31, Lima 16, Peru
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Fodor's "Here they worshipped Pachacámac, creator of the world. It was a pilgrimage site, and people from all over the region came to worship." Full review
Lonely Planet "The archaeological complex of Pachacamac is a pre-Columbian citadel made up of adobe and stone palaces and temple pyramids."
Afar Magazine "Lima itself is dotted with excavations of pre-columbian cultures, but in Pachacámac... the ruins literally spill out of the sandy hills above the ocean." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The remains of what was the most important religious complex in coastal Peru for over a millennium. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The ruins of what was one of the most prestigious sanctuaries of pre-Columbian Peru stand at the mouth of the fertile Río Lurín valley, between the coast and the southern Panamerican Highway." Full review
Casa de Aliaga Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Fodor's
Jiron de la Union 224, Lima, Peru
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Lonely Planet "It may not look like much from the outside, but the interiors are lovely, with vintage furnishings and tile work. It can also be visited via organized excursions with Lima Tours." Full review
Afar Magazine "You need to make an appointment to visit, but cannot leave Lima without seeing this stunning historic home near Lima's main square." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Built in 1535 on land donated by Francisco Pizarro to Gerónimo de Aliaga, one of his co-conquistadors, the Casa de Aliaga still belongs to the latter's family." Full review
Fodor's "This stunning example of Spanish-colonial architecture a block from the Plaza de Armas was built in 1535...each room boasts a different period décor, from colonial to republican." Full review
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To visit, you must hire an officially approved guide or go as part of a city tour.
