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The main adobe pyramid reaches 22 meters (72 feet) high. It features seven staggered platforms built by the Lima culture.
Constructed between 200 and 700 AD, this sector was the administrative and ceremonial center of Huaca Pucllana. You can explore the large plazas and the upper platforms used by the Wari people as an elite cemetery.
A 2026 excavation here uncovered a 1,300-year-old human offering facing the ocean.
30 min22 meters (72 feet) tall
This massive pyramid was used by the Lima culture for religious ceremonies. Builders constructed it using millions of adobe bricks. Notice the unique 'bookshelf' brick-laying technique. Ancient workers placed the bricks vertically to help the structure withstand earthquakes.
15 minClosed during night tours
These elite burial sites sit on the upper platforms of the pyramid. Archaeologists discovered mummies and artifacts here dating to 800-1000 CE.
10 minCity skyline views
This large open square surrounds the main pyramid. Ancient leaders held large-scale public gatherings and offerings in this space. Stand at the center of the plaza for a great photo. You can capture the ancient adobe pyramid contrasting with the modern Miraflores skyline.
