Private tour in Lima Abel P

The holy city of CARAL full day Tour

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Abel P.

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Hi there !!! My name's Abel, I'm considered one of the top tour guides based in Lima. I'm multilingual ( I can speak American English, French, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese and German ) I consider that guiding visitors is not only my full-time job but also one of my greatest passions . I've been immersed in the fascinating world of history, archaeology, culture and traditions since I was a child and one of my personal aims is to keep my own culture and identity alive for my coming generations . I must thank my parents who were involved in education as high-school teachers. They passed me their knowledge and curiosity for exploring and investigating more and more about my country. My dad was a History and Geography teacher, whereas my mom was a Spanish-language grammar teacher. I would be more than happy to have you guys as my guests during your stay in Lima and the nearby areas such as Caral, Paracas, and the Nazca, I can arrange tours to those areas too. As I said lines above I'm FLUENT in multiple languages like English ( I lived in the state of NM, USA ) , French, Portuguese, Italian and German ( Ich habe das Goethe Institut B1 Zertifikat ) . I am LICENSED and AUTHORIZED to work as a tour guide by the Peruvian Ministry of Tourism ( MINCETUR ) which is our official national entity. I am mainly focused on doing tours in Lima, just feel to ask me for any customized tour. I also invite you to have a look at my tour list and if there's anything you wanna add or modify it's possible. Cruise ship passengers are highly welcome to contact me for a tour. I know quite well how to manage cruise ship operations since some of years ago I worked on a cruise ship. I will be very glad if you guys drop me a line. Hope to hear from you soon . I am licensed by the Ministry of Tourism in Peru with the support of the College of Bachelors in Tourism. Degree in Fully Conversational American English at ICPNA Degree in Fully Conversational French at Alliance Francaise de Lima Degree in Lingua Italiana nell' Istituto Italiano di Cultura Degree of Lingua Portuguesa como Idioma Estrangeiro NOTICE : If you are coming on a cruise ship, me, as an independent tour guide can go to pick you up at the port entrance ( APM Terminals gate ) . From the dockside you'll need to take the free shuttle bus offered by the Callao port authorities for cruise passengers that brings you guys to the gate or meeting point.

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Overview of your Lima tour

Discovered in 1994, CARAL, this monumental complex is located at about 184 km ( 114 miles ) north of Lima on the Supe valley. During the tour we'll be driving on the PanAmerican highway ( California State Route 1 in the US ) , which is all-paved but then we are taking a detour ( unpaved and a little bumpy ) to access to the ruins ( be aware of it ) The ruins of Caral was the capital city of the oldest civilization in the Americas, and its age is comparable to sites in Egypt or even Mesopotamia. This ruins is located at 26 km (17 miles) away from the coast at an elevation of 350 meters ( 1 150 ft ) It takes a 4.5 hours drive to get to CARAL from Lima. On-route we can a stop for breakfast ( not included ). NOTICIE : From December to April it is the rainy season up in the Andes mountains so our vehicle will drop us off at Caral Pueblo and from there we have to take a " small shuttle truck " to get to the ruins ( unpaved and bumpy road too )

Recent Reviews

Linda M.United States
December 2025

We were so excited to go see this ancient site, and the tour did not disappoint! While it was a long drive from Lima over some rough roads for a little bit, we understood that and the driver was terrific in making it as comfortable as possible. Able was superb tour guide, helpful in coordinating this trip, as well as providing so much background information on the site and also translating from the tour guide at the site. Able was fluent in English and we were able to communicate with ease. Would definitely recommend his tour.

Bridget D.United States
September 2025

This trip was long but INCREDIBLE! Our guide Abel and driver provided such a safe and unique experience for my partner and I. We truly could not be more grateful to see Caral with our own eyes and learn about this sacred civilization! We couldn't recommend Abel enough!!

Erica P.
May 2025

While I was hesitant about the length of the trip to the holy city of Caral, once there it became apparent that it was totally worth it! Abel translated the local tour guide, as she led us through the archaeological site of a 5,000 year old city in the desert. It was amazing, and so educational. Abel was a lovely tour guide -- friendly, accessible, caring and informative. He was easy to chat with, and his English language skills are impeccable. Just know that this is a long trip -- but one you will not regret in the long run. We discovered that most Lima inhabitants know about the site, but have never been -- so we felt very lucky indeed!

Steve G.Australia
June 2019

Our tour out to Caral was excellent. Our tour guide Abel and our amazing driver Carlos made sure we got there safely and looked after us along the way with coffee, food and plenty of stops if we needed them. They were both great company and made the driving fun. The City of Caral itself is a very interesting place set amongst some amazing scenery. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Peru.

James P.United Kingdom
July 2018

this was a fascinating tour with a very knowledgeable guide, the journey to caral is almost as interesting as the place. abel is obviously very proud of his nations history and made a very good day of it, particulary acting as a translator for our official guide of caral. a very rewarding day.

Greg M.United States
April 2018

Abel was a great guide...we arrived and completely changed the itinerary on him and the place we wanted to be dropped off - it was no problem at all, he took it in stride and made the necessary adjustments immediately. We enjoyed our tour very much. Abel is very knowledgeable and his English is perfect. I highly recommend him to anyone!

Your Lima tour itinerary

Pick-up from your hotel at 06. 30 am ( hotels at Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco, for airport and cruise port pick-up ask before booking ) The drive to Caral takes around 4.5 hours on the PanAm Highway, it's expected to encounter heavy traffic at the exit of Lima ) The guided tour at Caral takes around 1. 5 hours and it's compulsory to go with a local Caral-site guide who doesn't speak any foreign language but Spanish only, I'll take care of the translation for you. It's not always guaranteed to get a private Caral guide because it depends on the availability, sometimes we might join a group. The ruins is located close to a valley ( the Supe valley ) so depending on the season I suggest you to bring a jacket, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and hiking shoes especially from December to April. After the tour at Caral, we can stop at Huacho ( one hour from Caral ) for lunch if you need to ( seafood or a duck-based dishes restaurant ) . After lunch we drive back to Lima.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

We'll be driving on an AC private vehice so you can be comfortable during the long drive to Caral and take a nap on the way to the ruins.

What's included
Other: Local CARAL guide ( it's compulsory to have a local Caral guide during the stay at the ruins. Be aware that sometimes due to lack of availability of CARAL guides we might have to join a group to visit the site
Private Guide
Tickets: Caral ruins admission tickets
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Other: For pick-ups at the Jorge Chavez International airport or Callao Port there's an additional fee to be considered.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Lima, Callao Region, Peru

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: It's better to leave as early as possible to avoid the heavy traffic at the exit of Lima. Rush hour in the morning usually starts at 6.30 am

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
307893
Languages
English
French
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
German
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour is ideal for travellers interested in ancient civilizations and archaeology, as it explores Caral, the oldest civilization in the Americas. It's also suitable for those who enjoy scenic drives and want to connect with a local guide like Abel P. for deeper insights into the history and culture of Peru.

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