Sacred City of Caral-Supe, Peru - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Place: Caral-Supe, Peru

Weather: Sunshine and clouds mixed, 59/70F.

Route: From Chavin 280 km south on 110, 3N, 16 and 1N.

Significance: Even older than Chavin, Caral-Supe was built over 5,000 years ago. It is the oldest known civilization in South America. Six large pyramids dominate the site. It is on a desert terrace overlooking a river valley. 

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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One of the larger complexes (from whc.unesco.org)

The six pyramids, valley, and mountains. (from whc.unesco.org)