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Archaeological site in Peru
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Caral is in Central Coast of Peru. It's been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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You must be always accompanied either by a guide or somebody of the staff to ensure respect of rules and preservation of the site. Note than geoglifo/chupacigarro area is not opened to visitors.
By car
From the south, after Tiroles, turn right off Panamerica Norte onto Desvio Caral, then 22km to Museo sitio Caral.
By public transport
To get in from Barranca, take a minibus to Supe (or Barranca) with one of the following:
By tours
Tours leave from Lima on weekends only, but the trip is around 3 hours each way by tour (longer as independent) and makes for a long day.
There are other archeological sites around that you can visit too if you are on a tour or with your own vehicle.
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