PRE-INCA ARCHAEOLOGY IN THE METROPOLIS

Differing from the colonial buildings, the most important pre-Hispanic archaeological remains are found, logically, outside the Historical Centre of the City, dispersed over the residential districts or in the coastal valleys in relative proximity to the Capital. Lima, the Capital of Perú, is a city located virtually in the middle of the Peruvian coast and nearly at sea level. Its importance as a harbour during the times of the colony made it the only South American capital situated at the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Its mild climate shows no harsh extremes (12-20°C during Winter and a maximum of 20-30°C in Summer), and no excessive variations from day to night. Thus, it permits to be visited during all of the 365 days of the year.


Huacas of Lima
Huacas at the South of Lima
Huacas at the North of Lima
Huacas in the Sierra of Lima