Caral Route: The journey to the origin of Andean civilization
The Caral Route is a journey that takes us back to the origins of civilization in the Andes, 5,000 years ago. Explore the first urban centers on the continent that, thousands of years before Machu Picchu, dominated the cultural landscape in the Supe Valley.
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Sacred city of CaralThe main center of political and religious power, considered the capital of civilization.
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Áspero, fishing townEconomic and administrative center where evidence of advanced fishing technology can be found.
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Peñico, city of social integrationUrban center that integrated the valleys of Supe and Huaura, with evidence of a great intercultural interaction.
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Vichama, an agro-fishing cityA city connected to the sea and the agricultural fields. It holds the memory of the effects of climate change.
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Végueta Community MuseumThe findings of Vichama.
Explore the artifacts and figures that complement the visit to the site.
Experience Immersive Virtual Experiences.
Participate in an ancient ritual in the Hall of the Pututus, take a legendary flight from the coast of the Supe Valley to the great Sacred City of Caral, or explore the masterpieces of Caral through these immersive virtual and mixed experiences.
Latest News
Discover the latest news, research and events at the Caral Archaeological Zone.
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En el marco de las Elecciones Regionales y Municipales 2026 se informa a la ciudadanía que el domingo 4 de […]
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Las fechas principales de este mes serán el viernes 23 y sábado 24. La Zona Arqueológica Caral (ZAC), Unidad Ejecutora […]
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Más de 70 personas participaron en esta experiencia para conocer y valorar nuestro patrimonio cultural en este mes. La tarde […]
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Los escolares participaron con un video dedicado a la arqueóloga sanmarquina, Premio Esteban Campodónico 2007. La doctora Ruth Shady Solís, […]
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La convocatoria invita a reinterpretar los principios de integración, unidad, reciprocidad y convivencia de la Civilización Caral. Las postulaciones cierran […]
Get to know the destinations of the Caral route with the program Cultural Trips
Embark on a unique experience through the main archaeological sites of the Caral Civilization. Discover its history, landscapes, and the cultural legacy that transcended the Andean cultural process.
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