Aspero, Barranca

#1 among attractions in Barranca

Top attraction, Historic walking areas, Ruins, Archaeological site

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Facts and practical information

Aspero is a well-studied Late Preceramic site of the ancient Norte Chico civilization, located at the mouth of the Supe river on the north-central Peruvian coast. The site covers an area of approximately 35 acres and is made up of two large platform mounds, Huaca de los Sacrificios and Huaca de los Idolos, along with 15 other smaller mounds. ()

Local name: Áspero Built: 2500 B.C.E.Coordinates: 10°48'54"S, 77°44'27"W

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Calle Del DestinoBarranca Peru

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Aspero – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Supe Puerto.

2.3 miNE
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Supe Puerto
58 min walk • Puerto Supe, officially known as Supe Puerto, is a small harbor town located in the province of Barranca, in the Lima Provincias region, on the coast of Peru. It is located approximately 190 km north of Lima, and is part of the Supe Valley. Puerto Supe is known for having one of the oldest archaeological sites in the Americas.

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When is Aspero open?

Aspero is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm