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Barranca is a small coastal port in the Central Coastal region of Peru, near Lima.

[edit] Get in

There are kombis along the coast to neighbouring towns, & frequent buses along the Panamerican Highway from Lima to Chimbote, Huaraz, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Cajamarca, Chachapoyas, Piura, Mancora & Tumbes.

[edit] Get around

Kombis to neighbouring towns & fewer taxis may be persuaded to offer a 1/2 day visit to Caral.

Moto taxis. 1 sol anywhere in Barranca. It is a motorcycle attached to a metal framed carriage that holds 2-4 people. It is the most convenient and affordable to get from one side of town to the other, although, Barranca is small enough to be traveled on foot. Be aware that this fare is fixed regardless of whether you are going two blocks or from the town center to the beach. This mode of transportation does not allow you to make multiple stops. They can be taken ANYWHERE, just signal with your arm while you stand at the curbside.

[edit][add listing] See

Albuferas del medio Mundo are coastal lagoons with high bird populations & rustic restaurants.

• Caral, [1]. An archaeological site over one of the world's most ancient cities, and the most ancient city in the Americas. It is 1 hour inland by unsealed but adequate road. Peru's government recently formally opened it for tourism, shortly before its inscription into the UNESCO World Heritage list. Labelling & facilities are good once you get to the site.  edit

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• Museo Simon Bolivar, Pativilca city.  edit
• Puerto Supe port, Puerto Supe.  edit
• Mercado Viejo, Barranca (next to Hotel Chavil). Fresh fruit and veggies. Enjoy a fresh made smoothie, but remember to request it be made with bottled water. Don't bring purses that may attract attention of pickpocketers.  edit
• Fortaleza de Paramonga, Paramonga. Pre Inca civilization fort. Take a combi to Paramonga and then take a cab to the fort. Bring walking shoes  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

Booklet, calendar, T-shirt etc at Caral

[edit][add listing] Eat

There are basic restaurants at Barranca, but none at Caral.

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

There are basic hostals in Barranca, but none at Caral.

• Hotel Chavin, Jiron Castilla 222. A clean, safe, friendly hotel. You will enjoy great food, hot water, parking garage, the cleanest pool with playground. For $30-$35 US you can expect a comfortable night stay at a central location in Barranca.  edit

[edit] Get out

Enjoy a beatiful walk down to the beach of Puerto Chico and watch a beautiful sunset. If you are an early riser, you will see the fishermen bring in the daily catch. You may choose to take a mototaxi for 1 sol to avoid the walk uphill back in to town.

Sit down and catch a breeze at the Plaza de Armas (People's Square)and meet the locals and maybe enjoy a street comedy improv.