'''Barranca''' is a small coastal port in the Central Coastal region of Peru, near Lima.

Get in

There are kombis along the coast to neighbouring towns, & frequent buses along the Panamerican Highway from Lima to Chimbote, Huaraz, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Cajamarca, Chachapoyas, Piura, Mancora & Tumbes.

Get around

Kombis to neighbouring towns & fewer taxis may be persuaded to offer a 1/2 day visit to Caral.

See

Albuferas del medio Mundo are coastal lagoons with high bird populations & rustic restaurants.
  • Moto taxis. 1 sol anywhere in Barranca. It is a motorcycle attached to a metal framed carriage that holds 2-4 people. It is the most convenient and affordable to get from one side of town to the other, although, Barranca is small enough to be traveled on foot. Be aware that this fare is fixed regardless of whether you are going two blocks or from the town center to the beach. This mode of transportation does not allow you to make multiple stops. They can be taken ANYWHERE, just signal with your arm while you stand at the curbside.</see>

    Do

  • Museo Simon Bolivar. ativilca city.
  • Puerto Supe port. uerto Supe.
  • Mercado Viejo. arranca. ext to Hotel Chavil. Fresh fruit and veggies. Enjoy a fresh made smoothie, but remember to request it be made with bottled water. Don't bring purses that may attract attention of pickpocketers. </do>
  • Fortaleza de Paramonga. aramonga. Pre Inca civilization fort. Take a combi to Paramonga and then take a cab to the fort. Bring walking shoes</do>

    Buy

    Booklet, calendar, T-shirt etc at Caral

    Eat

    There are basic restaurants at Barranca, but none at Caral.

    Drink

    Sleep

    There are basic hostals in Barranca, but none at Caral.
  • Hotel Chavin. iron Castilla 222. A clean, safe, friendly hotel. You will enjoy great food, hot water, parking garage, the cleanest pool with playground. For $30-$35 US you can expect a comfortable night stay at a central location in Barranca.

    Get out

    The archaeological site of Caral [http://www.caralperu.gob.pe/principal_ing.htm] is 1 hour inland by unsealed but adequate road. Peru's government recently formally opened it for tourism. Labelling & facilities are good once you get to the site, from Pativilca, Barranca or Supe, all of which are on the Panamerican Highway.

    Enjoy a beatiful walk down to the beach of Puerto Chico and watch a beautiful sunset. If you are an early riser, you will see the fishermen bring in the daily catch. You may choose to take a mototaxi for 1 sol to avoid the walk uphill back in to town.

    Sit down and catch a breeze at the Plaza de Armas (People's Square)and meet the locals and maybe enjoy a street comedy improv.