UJ # 20 - BEST OF THE BEST
UJ # 20 - BEST OF THE BEST
UJ # 20 - BEST OF THE BEST
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HOUSE SPECIALTY<br />
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ADVENTURE<br />
IN CARAL<br />
History, archaeology and culture<br />
2 days - 1 night AM Upon request<br />
Peru On Wheels<br />
Peru On Wheels<br />
A bit over two hours north of Lima lies the ancient city of Caral,<br />
a wondrous place deserving of its UNESCO World Heritage Site<br />
title. This city was the most important for a civilisation that<br />
inhabited the coastal deserts of Peru over 5,000 years ago,<br />
making it the oldest city in the Americas.<br />
On par with China, Egypt, India, and Mesopotamia, parts of<br />
Peru were also thriving all these years ago, boasting incredible<br />
constructions made with local natural materials – like stone and<br />
wood. Despite the passing of time, the city remains perfectly<br />
preserved, and its pyramids can be truly appreciated with the<br />
stark desert and blue skies as a background.<br />
The desert is synonymous with dunes, and dunes are<br />
synonymous with adventure. In our attempt to put a spin on<br />
the typical visit to this extraordinary archaeological site, we<br />
integrated a pinch of adrenaline into our tour, inviting guests<br />
to partake in a wild ride through the sand on a 4x4 truck. An<br />
experienced driver will take you up and down the dunes as you<br />
delve into Lima’s adventurous side.<br />
Take advantage of a free afternoon and indulge in the<br />
commodities offered by the lodge where you will be spending<br />
the night. Relax by the pool, learn more about Peru in the<br />
comfortable reading room, or take in a gorgeous sunset over<br />
the Supe River Valley from any of the lovely common areas.<br />
The next morning, make your way to Caral. As you wander<br />
through the site, discover this fascinating culture. Expert<br />
astronomers, impressive builders, and incredible engineers,<br />
the people of Caral build irrigation systems that allowed them<br />
to survive the hostile desert environment. Walk amongst the<br />
pyramids, appreciate the plazas, and learn more about how the<br />
oldest Peruvian civilisation developed almost autonomously in<br />
this previously isolated part of the country, before making your<br />
way back into the XXI Century.<br />
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