Cajamarquilla, Lima
Map
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Facts and practical information
The Cajamarquilla archaeological site is located 25 km inland from the coastal city of Lima, Peru; in the Jicamarca Valley, 6 km north of the Rímac River. It occupies an area of approximately 167 ha, making it one of the largest archaeological monuments in the country. The site itself is now surrounded by several small villages which are encroaching upon, and threatening, its largely unfenced perimeter - despite its nationally 'protected' status. ()
Day trips
Cajamarquilla – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Puruchuco, Estadio Monumental "U", Centro Ecológico Recreacional Huachipa.