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Museum display featuring ancient animal-shaped ceramics, a skull, and informative shark posters

Travel tips

How to get to Huaca Pucllana

Huaca Pucllana sits in the center of Miraflores. You can walk, take an Uber, use the bus, or book a guided tour with transport.

Photo: tour listing on Viator

In short

  • Walk 15-20 minutes from Parque Kennedy.
  • Take a 10-30 minute Uber for 10-20 Soles.
  • Ride the Metropolitano bus for 3.20 Soles.
In this article
  1. How do you walk to Huaca Pucllana from Miraflores?
  2. Can you take an Uber to Huaca Pucllana?
  3. How do you get to Huaca Pucllana by bus?
  4. Do tours include transport to Huaca Pucllana?

Getting to the site is straightforward. The ruins are located at Calle General Borgoño Cuadra 8. Choose your route based on where you are staying in Lima.

How do you walk to Huaca Pucllana from Miraflores?

Walk directly from Parque Kennedy in central Miraflores. The trip takes 15 to 20 minutes.

The route passes through a safe, upscale residential neighborhood. Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the paths inside the archaeological site are dusty.

Can you take an Uber to Huaca Pucllana?

Yes, Uber is highly recommended for tourists in Lima. It offers transparent pricing and improved safety.

A ride from Barranco, San Isidro, or the Historic Center takes 10 to 30 minutes. Expect to pay between 10 and 20 Soles.

Museum exhibit showing ancient spindles, spun yarn, and tufts of raw cotton
Photo: tour listing on Viator

How do you get to Huaca Pucllana by bus?

Take the Metropolitano Bus rapid transit to Angamos station, then walk to the ruins.

The bus costs 3.20 Soles and takes 30 to 40 minutes. This option is best for budget travelers coming from the Historic Center of Lima.

Do tours include transport to Huaca Pucllana?

Many guided city tours include round-trip transportation from your hotel.

These tours last 3 to 4 hours and cost between $30 and $60 USD. They often combine the ruins with visits to the Historic Center and Catacombs. Booking a combo tour simplifies your logistics.

Close-up of the ancient mud-brick construction at Huaca Pucllana.
Photo: tour listing on Viator
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Huaca Pucllana site inside + City Tour in Lima & Catacombs.5 h 5.0 (41)from $90

Questions travellers ask

What is the address of Huaca Pucllana?

The site is located at Calle General Borgoño Cuadra 8, Miraflores, Lima.

Is it safe to walk to Huaca Pucllana?

Yes. The 15 to 20-minute walk from Parque Kennedy goes through a safe, residential neighborhood.

How much does a taxi to Huaca Pucllana cost?

An Uber or taxi from nearby districts like Barranco or San Isidro costs 10 to 20 Soles.

pucllana & city tourfrom $90 on Viator
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