Museums in Caral
This overview contains all museums in and around Caral. Curious about which museums there are in Caral? These are the museums:
Discover the best museums in Caral and find out about the things to see and to do, exhibitions, opening hours, prices and discounts in the list of museums in Caral, or apply filters and navigate through the map.
Caral, located in the Supe Valley of Peru, is the site of the oldest known civilization in the Americas. This ancient city, dating back to approximately 2600 BCE, was the capital of the Norte Chico civilization and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The archaeological complex spans about 65 hectares and features impressive architectural achievements, including six large pyramidal structures, amphitheaters, and residential areas.
The civilization that inhabited Caral was notable for developing sophisticated architectural, agricultural, and social systems without apparent evidence of warfare. The site provides crucial insights into the emergence of civilization in the Americas, demonstrating advanced knowledge of architecture, urban planning, and sustainable resource management.
Today, Caral serves as an important archaeological research center and cultural heritage site, attracting visitors interested in understanding the origins of Andean civilization.
This overview contains all museums in and around Caral. Curious about which museums there are in Caral? These are the museums:
Unfortunately we don’t know about any current exhibitions in and around Caral.
Unfortunately we don’t know about any discount passes in Caral.