Human beings began populating the planet five million years ago, but it was only six thousand years ago that they started to build urban centers.

Only six societies in the whole world were able to change their life style and create the right conditions for civilization, the State, and the forming of cities to flourish: Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, Peru, China and Mesoamerica.

The first civilization of Peru and the Americas was formed between 3000 and 2500 B.C. in the Supe valley, at Caral, from a group of communities located in urban settlements.

Just 100 miles North of Lima  you can go and visit in one day. Take a turn to the right on thesign pointing to Caral around kilometer 160 and go for 25 kilometers on a dirt road. You will find signs indicating the way to the site. Guides are available for the 2 hour tour. Its a compund with 8 pyramids over a 150 acres.

You can also arrange for a tour from Lima. Contact www.peruchasquitur.com.pe

For complete information in english go to : http://www.caralperu.gob.pe/principal...

Pyramid at Caral

 

Xochitl at Caral