It's a 7-hour drive from Lima to Nazca and even longer by bus. Nice views from the airplane to see the lines below, but pictures will not come out on phone camera. In other words, you have to be there to appreciate as you won't be able to share the details with others through pix. In addition to the flight fare, there are also local taxes you must pay.

We took a flight with AeroNazca and was very impressed. We got picked up from our hostel and dropped back after the flight. We were advised to take an early flight as the weather is generally worst/windy in the afternoon and this was good advice as the wind did indeed pick up in the afternoon..

Loved seeing this! We did not take the plane to get a view of all of the lines, however we felt that the view from the observation tower gave a fantastic idea and impression of the sheet size of the lines. Perfect!

First, i am impressed with how the lines were made. Next, do watch the video at the airport while you wait (and you will have to wait). Third, be very prepared for a bumpy ride. I do not get air or seasick but this made me feel a little queasy. If you have a UV and polarised filter for your camera lenses, do consider using them. Once the sun is high and strong enough, the pictures do not come out well.

Extraordinary views from above. The only downside was a very long waiting time and nk clear order of who is boarding the plane

Nazca lines are something special. Visit it by plane and enjoy the view. Be aware, planes are small and bumpy but worth it.

We take airplane from Pisco to see the mysterious Nasca lines from the air. It is truly amazing. What an experience!

Nice place... We must respect her contribution for peru and for the history of the world about civilization.

Inspiring. Well preserved museum, but I guess it’s need to be changed the way the museum it’s preserving the bedroom / office. It will rot in a few years if they don’t. Maintenance of Services need to be improved urgently. It’s disgusting and disrespectful that a place that honors the life and commitment of Dr. Reiche with Peruvian culture, isn’t clean at all. It’s not about budget, there are plenty of people visiting.

Despite being smaller than I had hoped, the mummy exhibit was still an interesting experience. The price of only S/8 made it a worthwhile visit.

The museum has potential but the surroundings looks bad, not taken care of ,dusty, empty. The inside has cool info and pictures and the whole building has an old nice vibe to it. The bathrooms are so and so. It is incredible to see the work of Maria Reiche. Incredible woman.

Very interesting museum of Maria Reiche and her home and workplace. Well worth a visit.

This Maria Reiche museum is great stop to learn a liitle more about the Nazca culture, totally recommended.

Small place, but well-kept and interesting had lots of info about Maria Reiche and her studies and passion for learning about and protecting these lines. Some nice pottery displays showing Nasca art. Entry fee of s. 5 for adults, s. 2.5 for kids, about 3/4 indoors, 1/4 outdoors. Desert environment so if you want to spend time in the outdoor part come early or late and bring a hat.

It's an observation deck that looks out across some of the nascar lines. It's a very solid construction. There are toilets here and a few vendors.

A perfect pit stop if you’re rolling through on the PeruHop bus—quick, free, and actually worth it. You climb up, snap some photos, marvel at the ancient lines etched into the desert, and you’re back on the road before your legs even start to ache. No overpriced tickets, no tourist gimmicks—just pure, unfiltered history. Easy peasy.

In my opinion: it's more interesting to hear and read about the lines than visiting them in person. If you really want to have a look at them - book the flight, from the tower it is not spectacular at all.

Nice stop off on the way seeing some of the lines up close. I'm shocked they built a road over the one of the Nazca Lines and didn't realise its significance. No fee. Has facilities 🚻 Also a little tourist shop.

Nice view, you can see 3 of the Nazca line figures

Nazca lines their selves are very interesting sight, but as for this lookout... Yes, there are 2 towers for view. But you won't see there much, unfortunately. To see Nazca lines you have to be MUCH higher, than these towers. Drone flights are prohibited there (had to land my one after security notice) and don't allow you to see all terraglifes if you don't know the exact place. That's why I believe the real way to enjoy Nazca lines is excursion with a plane only.

I literally cried being, here it was a place I dreamt going to for many years, wanted to see this world heritage site. Totally recommended, there are tornados all around it's just spectacular.

This hotel accepts guests even though the hotel is still being refurbished. It is a building site. Shame on the owners for accepting guests where there are no facilities for washing or relaxing. The entry to the hotel has bird's droppings all over the steps. My room had no electricity or water. They gave me a bucket of cold water instead of any water from a tap for washing. The breakfast was very poor. I can buy better things to eat at the supermarket. I expect a refund for such shoddy and disgraceful abuse of guests. Tell the truth. Don't accept guests until the hotel is completely re-built. I should have slept in my car!

Nice location, nice building, pool is good Room is not very big. No coffee or water cooker in room. No water bottle in room. When I asked for water at the reception, they told me I had to buy this at the bar. The shower was clean but there was a strange smell.

A beautiful hotel with lovely rooms, a pool, lots of parking, and excellent staff. They have lots of info and a planetarium with nightly talks about the Nazca Lines in Spanish, English, and French. The breakfast buffet is good and we had dinner there one night too. A short walk to the local restaurants and plaza.

The hotel is a wonderful spot to relax in the Nasca desert. Beautiful pool, comfortable rooms, and informative museum-like spots throughout the grounds. The restaurant provides a descent breakfast, though a stop for lunch on the way back from our roadtrip proved that the restaurant is best for breakfast, and mostly convenient for other meals.

I had to leave early from Peru due the job I was assigned to being canceled because of the political instabilities on the country at that time, and on my check-out day I had an agreement that they would reimburse me the days I had already paid for. They told me that this would take 1 month, which I found odd, but didn't think that a chain hotel would try to scam me. Today, 26/04/2023, they still haven't answered a single e-mail that I have sent, and of course, no reimbursement at all. On the checkout day, they even wanted me to pay separately for the hotel expenses (dinner, etc), even though they needed to reimburse me hundreds of dollars. So if you might need to leave early (you need to pay in advance, like most hotels), or just don't want to give your money to a dishonest place, I suggest you pick somewhere else. And to think that this was the place that gave Maria Reiche a place to live for free after all that she did for Peru. I wonder how she would feel about this...

Many thanks for these 2 days in this very charming hotel. Very nice place, the garden is beautiful, and the staff very kind. I am very gratefull for the strong support of the Administrative Manager, she was very helpful when I have to go to the hospital. I fully recommend this hotel well located in Nazca , well maintained and very clean. We all appreciate the warm welcome as wellington as the food. Thanks again

Beautiful hotel in old colonial style. Very safe, but it you come back from the night in town in the middle of the night, prepare to wait in front of locked entrance. We waited over 15 min to get into the hotel.

I like this low key gem. I would add some benches to enable read the information book with a peace in mind and without pain in my legs.

Nice museum with a great collection of textiles and ceramics. Well organised and displayed. Worth a visit.

Fascinating museum with a good range of artefacts. A little tired and in need of maintenance and updating but still well worth a visit.

Worth a visit if you have spare time in Nasca or if you're really interested in culture and history.

Nice museum, it has 2 parts one in the inside and the other on the outside were you can see representations of the Nazca lines. 20 soles the entrance.

Uninterested staff. The entrance is uninviting (since the door is closed). No places to sit to read the extensive map with information in English. If you do sit on a stair (when there is literally no one in the museum), it's not allowed. That's ridiculous, how do you expect us to read the map with information? Some of the pieces in the museum are interesting, if you like artifacts. Overall a very disappointing experience.

Great exhibition with a lot of dated artifacts, a bit pricy (20 soles), the numerous explanations were only in Spanish

I like this low key gem. I would add some benches to enable read the information book with a peace in mind and without pain in my legs.

Nice museum with a great collection of textiles and ceramics. Well organised and displayed. Worth a visit.

Fascinating museum with a good range of artefacts. A little tired and in need of maintenance and updating but still well worth a visit.

Worth a visit if you have spare time in Nasca or if you're really interested in culture and history.

Nice museum, it has 2 parts one in the inside and the other on the outside were you can see representations of the Nazca lines. 20 soles the entrance.

Uninterested staff. The entrance is uninviting (since the door is closed). No places to sit to read the extensive map with information in English. If you do sit on a stair (when there is literally no one in the museum), it's not allowed. That's ridiculous, how do you expect us to read the map with information? Some of the pieces in the museum are interesting, if you like artifacts. Overall a very disappointing experience.

Great exhibition with a lot of dated artifacts, a bit pricy (20 soles), the numerous explanations were only in Spanish

Gotta hand it to the Nazca people—building something that still works 1,500 years later is no small feat. These ancient aqueducts are an engineering flex, and yeah, that’s pretty damn cool. But let’s be real: once you’ve seen one perfectly spiraled well in the desert, you’ve seen them all. The tour is quick, the history is fascinating, and if your itinerary has some breathing room, it’s worth a stop. Just don’t expect an Indiana Jones adventure—this one’s more of a casual nod to human ingenuity.

Interesting site to admire technical skills of Inca. You can do a visit in 30 minutes. Taxi drive from city centre cots 10 Soles.

Fascinating and beautiful place. Incredible that it was made so long ago and still in use. The water was so fresh, and cool to be able to touch it - and the fish!

Interesting place to visit, with impressive ancient aqueducts. The only downside is that there’s very little information on-site, so you don’t fully understand the history unless you look it up before. Still worth a quick stop!

It is quite amazing how the ancient people manage this . Most of acueductos are dry. But I like the idea they made. 10 soles for visiting (included other places)

A fantastic piece of archaeology. Unfortunately not celebrated as a touristic destination, with no real notices describing the history etc. we hired a local guide, who was able to explain the structures

Aside from the 17 spiralling holes and the 11km long aquaduct, you can also see a geoglyph in the shape of a puma’s head in the distance and prickly pear cacti with cochineals. As always, a good guide goes a long way.

Beautiful! I would love to go there again if the trip wouldn't be 3 hours from Ayacucho.

Amazing place, even better than in the photos. One of my favourite places in Peru (and that is saying a lot!). Completely worth the long ride.

A great place to take a short trekking and the best is the amazing view of the nature. If you go there try to help the local people ... They are kind and sells there products... TRUCHA FRITA is delicious 🤤

Its pretty but not worth the long trip. Only go there if you're already in the area

Beautiful place

Beautiful place. Really nice 1k walk

Amazing place. Breathtaking views.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, very quiet (Original) Hermoso lugar, mucha tranquilidad

(Translated by Google) A lovely experience, a long hike up and down. There are two waterfalls you can see for 5 soles. (Original) Bonita experiencia, larga caminata de bajada y subida. Hay dos cataratas que puedes ver por el costo de 5soles.

(Translated by Google) To get there, mobility leaves us right where the sign is, from there it's all downhill. There is a slightly narrow road in sections, we go down calmly, there are some small huts along the way to rest and cover ourselves from the sun, it has a beautiful landscape, there is a lot of prickly pear on the way, you have to be careful. To get there we took a tour. (Original) Para llegar la movilidad nos deja justo donde esta el letrero, de ahí es todo de bajada. Hay un camino un poco angosto por tramos, bajamos con calma, hay unas pequeñas chozas por el camino para descansar y cubrirnos del sol, tiene un paisaje bonito, hay bastante tuna en el camino, hay que tener cuidado. Para llegar tomamos un tour.

(Translated by Google) Batán is a very beautiful place, good for hiking, getting away from everything and just immersing yourself in the landscape it holds; This ravine is full of mystery, rich in fauna and tunales that adorn it and what can we say about the two waterfalls, the tunnel. All that and more, in fact it is enough to spend a whole day. (Original) Batán es un sitio muy hermoso , bueno para hacer caminata , alejarse de todo y solo sumergirse en el paisaje que guarda ; esta quebrada está lleno de misterio , rica en fauna y tunales que adornan y que decir de las dos cataratas , el túnel . todo eso y más , de hecho es para pasar todo un dia .

(Translated by Google) Very good improvements and a good atmosphere to visit it (Original) Muy buenas mejoras y un buen ambiente para vicitarla

(Translated by Google) A very good place for adventure, camping and easy access, I recommend it. (Original) Un lugar muy bueno para la aventura, acampar y de fácil acceso, lo recomiendo.

(Translated by Google) A hidden place that is worth visiting, I fell in love with Ayacucho, its landscapes and its people. (Original) Un recóndito paraje que vale la pena visitar, me enamoré de Ayacucho, de sus paisajes y de su gente.

(Translated by Google) An impressive example of the syncretism of two very different cultures, the Inca and the Spanish. Of the imposition of one on the other and the result so contrasting but ironically harmonious to the eye. From the temple you have a beautiful and panoramic view of the central square and the town. (Original) Una impresionante muestra del sincretismo de dos culturas tan diferentes, la inca y la española. De la imposición de una sobre la otra y el resultado tan contrastante pero irónicamente armonioso a la vista. Desde el templo se tiene una bonita y panorámica vista de la plaza central y el poblado.

(Translated by Google) Archaeological center in the city of Vilcashuaman, in the same main square. There you will find remains of Chanca and Inca culture. To enter you pay 1 sol. You can take photos, the huaca of the moon and sun. They are imposing. Very careful, they also sell crafts. Recommended (Original) Centro arqueologico en la ciudad de Vilcashuaman, en la misma plaza de armas. Ahí encontrarás restos de cultura Chanca e Inca.Para entrar se paga 1 sol . Puedes tomar fotos , la huaca de la luna y sol. Son imponentes. Muy cuidado, además venden artesanías. Recomendado

(Translated by Google) Wonderful experience, I would love to return, there is still a lot to improve to make it much more touristy and the monuments are being neglected a little, I hope that changes. (Original) Maravillosa experiencia, me encantaría regresar, aún hay mucho por mejorar para que sea mucho más turístico y los monumentos se están descuidando un poco, espero que cambie eso.

(Translated by Google) Vilcas Huaman, the land of the eternal legacy of the Incas, without a doubt the temple of the sun and the moon are the most striking and beautiful places, the day I went the temple was closed so I could not appreciate it inside. 🥲 (Original) Vilcas Huaman, la tierra del legado eterno de los Incas, sin duda el templo del sol y la luna son los lugares más llamativos y hermosos, el día que fui el templo estaba cerrado así no pude apreciarla por dentro. 🥲

(Translated by Google) Beautiful ruins, a good place to connect with our Inca culture, it has the same construction form as Macchu Pichu, so it is a good option, before getting to know our wonder of the world. They told me that many families invaded this area, I am glad that they were able to relocate them, since it is a cultural heritage, as well as a source of income from tourism. I recommend bringing a jacket or coat, because it is terribly cold in the afternoon, and they do not have mobility after 6 p.m., return to the city before that time. (Original) Hermosas ruinas, buen lugar para conectarse con nuestra cultura inca, tiene la misma forma constructiva que Macchu Pichu, así que es una buena opción, antes de conocer nuestra maravilla del mundo. Me comentaron que muchas familias invadieron esta zona, me da gusto que las pudieron reubicar, puesto que es un patrimonio cultural, además fuente de ingresos por turismo. Recomiendo llevar una chamarra o abrigo, pues hace un frío terrible, por la tarde, además no tienen movilidad a partir de las 6 de la tarde, regresar a la ciudad antes de esa hora.

(Translated by Google) Excellent place, good view, old church, but it lacks exploitation as a tourist place, be it a site museum, craft store, tourist centers, etc. (Original) Lugar excelente, buena vista, Iglesia antigua, pero le falta la explotación como lugar turístico ya sea museo de sitio, tienda artesanal, centros turísticos, etc.

(Translated by Google) Vilcashuaman, Pomacocha lagoon, was the summer resort of the Inca, where Pachacutec's son had his palace, there are also the remains of the palace of the Virgins of the Sun, the Inca baths, it is wonderful to arrive and find a paradise (Original) Vilcashuaman ,laguna Pomacocha ,fue el lugar de veraneo del Inca ahi tenia su Palacio el hijo de Pachacutec ,tambien estan los restos del palacio de las Virgenes del Sol ,Los baños del Inca es maravilloso llegar y encontrar un paraiso

Nice museum for a short visit. Guides are young military from peruviam armee.

An interesting museum if you are interested in military things. It costs 5 soles to enter as of June 2025. There is no tour and all written explanations are in Spanish. If you don't understand Spanish, use Google translate.

Unfortunately the building and exhibits are in dire need of conservation. There are numerous canvases from the Viceroyal period that are very nearly beyond hope of restoration.

museum of heroe

Very good

Xvre

Ok

This mirador really is a wonderful destination and is so close to Ayacucho's city center! We went early in the morning on a weekday and fortunately (in our minds) all of the tourist attractions (carnival/restaurant/event space) were closed and we basically had the place to ourselves. If you plan to walk, you definitely should prepare to go straight up various flights of stairs. There are roads along the way if you want to break up your ascent and go sideways for a bit. Also, you may want to bring something to protect you from the wind; when we went, there wasn't a cloud in the sky but it was definitely chilly. A few things that I liked were that it wasn't overly religious like a lot of other overlooks, and there were various different places to take pictures, very photo-friendly. I also appreciated that it was free!

Not special, but there were a lot of clouds.

Nice walk up. Also good by taxi. Great view over Ayacucho with a lot of bars and restaurants.

Lacks of decent loos and adequate parking site. View is by far spectacular and surrounding atmosphere inmerse you into romanticism, too. Dishes offers are various and comparatively its higher prices are not proportional to quality. Souvenirs to be acquired only by cash.

Good food and great seeing. I spent good moments there. I recommend it to you..

Great view to the city .

Nice views.

I've seen better arch de triumphs but it's ok

I really like it the amazed view

Ideal

Very representative free no need tickets

Nice building on the main road

Excellent nice place

Normal

It was peaceful sitting in the park area enjoying the area

Ayacucho is a hidden gem that amazes you with culture and amazing food. I spent a week enjoying the surrounding tours and spending time in nature...exploring caves and waterfalls...definitely a wonderful adventure. Only one hour away from Lima by plane.

Lovely central plaza, nice shops around

Nice plaza with a lot of restaurants and cafés

Super clean, it has a great view of the mountains and an old traditional style. Just by visiting the place you can see the heart of Ayacucho.

Beautiful place, many parades and shopping

Great beautiful plaza and beautiful city, well worth a visit. Charming architecture. Nice place to enjoy.

On the right side of the entrance there's a gift shop there you can ask for a guide tour

Open frequently, absolutely beautiful inside.

Celestial

Very nice cathedral its free

(Translated by Google) It's a very beautiful place that you shouldn't miss if you visit the city of Huamanga. You can also go up to the cathedral's viewing platform (you can buy your ticket at the entrance, on the left). (Original) Es un lugar muy bonito que no debes dejar de pasar si visitas la ciudad de Huamanga, también puedes subir al mirador de la catedral (puedes comprar tú boleto por la entrada, a la mano izquierda).

(Translated by Google) The Ayacucho Cathedral (also known as the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mary) is the principal Baroque cathedral in the city of the same name. It is owned by the Catholic Church and was declared a National Historical and Cultural Heritage of Peru in 1972. [1] [2] Located in the Plaza de Armas, its construction began in 1632 and was completed in 1672. It is the largest cathedral in the country, as it is the main temple. The details of its construction are countless, and one particularly curious one is the presence of two small figures hidden at the top of the bell of the left tower, as if observing the city from above. Overall, the building has three naves, 18 columns supporting eight arches, 16 high vaults, 22 windows, and a beautiful triangular dome with an octagonal base. The architectural style of the façade is Seismicist Baroque. It is the only temple in the city that has three entrance doors on the front, where there are two statues representing the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul. (Original) La Catedral de Ayacucho (también conocida como Catedral basílica de Santa María) es la principal catedral barroca en la ciudad homónima. Está bajo propiedad de la Iglesia católica, y fue declarada como Patrimonio Histórico Cultural de la Nación del Perú en 1972.[1]​[2]​ Ubicada en la Plaza de Armas. Su construcción se inició en 1632 y concluyó en 1672. Es la más grande por ser el templo principal. Los detalles en su construcción son innumerables y uno particularmente curioso es la presencia de dos pequeños personajes ocultos en la parte superior de la campana de la torre izquierda, como si observaran la ciudad desde lo alto. En términos generales, la edificación tiene 3 naves, 18 columnas que sostienen 8 arcos, 16 bóvedas altas, 22 ventanas y una hermosa cúpula triangular de base octogonal. El estilo arquitectónico de la fachada es Barroco Seiscentista. Es el único templo en la ciudad que tiene 3 puertas de ingreso en el frontis, donde precisamente se encuentran dos estatuas que representan a los apóstoles San Pedro y San Pablo.

(Translated by Google) The imposing Cathedral of Ayacucho, also known as the Basilica Catedral de Santa María, is an outstanding example of colonial architecture and stands directly on the Plaza Mayor – a must-see for art and culture enthusiasts. It was built between 1632 and 1672 by royal decree of the Spanish King Felipe III and declared a national cultural heritage site in 1972. The facade is deliberately simple, but the interior reveals an overwhelming wealth of detail: ten retablos decorated with gold leaf, including the famous retablos of the Virgen de Socos, the Señor de Burgos, and the Niño Llorón. (Original) Die imposante Kathedrale von Ayacucho, auch bekannt als Basílica Catedral de Santa María, ist ein herausragendes Beispiel kolonialer Architektur und thront direkt an der Plaza Mayor – ein Muss für kunst‑ und kulturbegeisterte Besucher. Sie wurde zwischen 1632 und 1672 nach königlichem Dekret des spanischen Königs Felipe III erbaut und 1972 zum nationalen Kulturerbe erklärt. Die Fassade wirkt bewusst schlicht, doch im Inneren entfaltet sich ein überwältigender Reichtum an Details: zehn mit Blattgold verzierte Retablos, darunter die berühmten Retablos der Virgen de Socos, des Señor de Burgos und des Niño Llorón .

Linda

(Translated by Google) It is a church that has almost the same year of creation as the cathedral of Lima, having the same year but with different numbers, it has a chapel and an interface inside it ;) (Original) Es una iglesia que tiene casi el mismo año de creación que la catedral de lima teniendo el mismo anós pero con diferentes números tiene una capilla y una interfaz adentros de ella ;)

(Translated by Google) Impressive TOUR full of mysticism, religiosity, culture and art. One of the best things you can do within the circuit of the main square and within the churches of Ayacucho. Advice: go to the secretary's office and ask for César (great guide). The journey will cost your collaboration but what you learn inside is worth a lot. (Original) Impresionante TOUR lleno de misticismo, religiosidad, cultura y arte. De lo mejor que se puede recorrer dentro del circuito de la plaza mayor y dentro de las iglesias de Ayacucho. Consejo: ir a secretaría y preguntar por César (gran guía). El recorrido costará tu colaboración pero vale mucho lo que se aprende dentro.

(Translated by Google) Built by the Dominican Order starting in 1548, it combines neo-Mudéjar and neo-Gothic elements with a Baroque interior. Sometimes the gate is open, so take a quick look inside and admire it. Pizarro's right hand is also buried here. (Original) Errichtet ab 1548 von der dominikanischen Orden, kombiniert es neomudéjar- und neugotische Elemente mit einer barocken Innenausstattung. Manchmal steht das Tor offen,, dann kurz hinein und bewundern. Es ist hier auch Pizarros recht Hand bestattet worden.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful Church, I was impressed by how big and detailed it is, it has some modifications and is still perfect. (Original) Una hermosa Iglesia, me impresionó lo grande y detallada que es, tiene algunas modificaciones y de todas formas es perfecta.

(Translated by Google) A wonderful view, one of the churches that are near the main square, has a wonderful structure, it is wonderful inside and out ⛪ (Original) Una vista maravillosa, una de las iglesias que se encuentran cerca de la plaza mayor, tiene una estructura maravillosa, lo es por dentro y por fuera ⛪

(Translated by Google) Santo Domingo Temple is very pleasant, you can see it at night, very well lit, it is located near the main square, it has a fountain, they put a fence around the temple making it difficult to take photos, you do not have to enter the temple. (Original) Templo de Santo Domingo, es muy agradable se puede ver de noche muy bien iluminado se encuentra cerca a la plaza principal, tiene una pileta, pusieron un enrejado al rededor del templo por lo que dificulta tomarse fotos, no pide ingresar al templo.

Beautiful and interesting place, where you can find the born of the ayacucho 's retablo. It's a little museum but friendly like a place. The ticket costs 4 soles adults and 2 soles kids. I suggest to visit it

Beautiful place which tells the story of one of the first "maestro de los retablos". It takes you through his life and successes making his art and getting recognized and rewarded for his work. They also have retablos and other pieces of souvenirs / artwork from the region for sale. Relatively small (a tour takes about 30 minutes) but very colorful. Staff is very friendly and competent. Highly recommended!

Highly recommend museum if you want to know about Retablo Ayacuchano. You can buy some beautiful and inexpensive souvenirs.

Nice place to visit and learn more about the Peru culture

Great information about the humble beginnings of the art. One of the great master

Good experience ,good one

Lovely, cozy, tender.

Local place to buy handmade crafts.. go after lunch time as early morning hours not all the shops are open

Ueno

Ok

(Translated by Google) Craft center next to the Maria Parado de Bellido square, you find all kinds of crafts and clothing with very beautiful hand embroidery work, the prices are the same or a little more than those at the central market of Huamanga, at the entrance there is a kiosk where they sell you ground and prepared coffee at the moment you order it (Original) Centro artesanal al lado de la plazoleta Maria Parado de Bellido, encuentras todo tipo de artesanías y ropa con trabajos de bordado a mano muy bonitos, los precios están igual o un poquito más que den el mercado central de Huamanga, en la puerta de ingreso hay un kiosko donde te venden café molido y preparado al momento que lo pides

(Translated by Google) Here is a place where you can buy your souvenirs from Ayacucho, the stands have several payment methods so don't worry if you don't have enough cash. 😉 There is a wide variety of souvenirs, clothing [shirts, scarves, gloves, caps, etc.], keychains, paintings, embroidered wallets, and handicrafts. (Original) Aquí les dejo un lugar donde pueden comprar sus recuerditos de Ayacucho, los stands tienen varias formas de pago asi que no te preocupes si no te alcanza el efectivo. 😉 Hay mucha variedad de souvenir, prendas [polos, chalinas, guantes, gorras, etc], llaveros, cuadros, carteras bordadas, artesanías.

(Translated by Google) There are different craft stores to find from souvenirs to complex handcrafted designs. There is huamanga stone, altarpiece, leather, tinwork, embroidery and much more. The prices are varied so that the visitor can choose freely. You should preferably carry cash, since there are some adult artisans who do not handle online operations. (Original) Existen diferentes tiendas de artesanía para encontrar desde souvenirs a diseños artesanales complejos. Hay piedra de huamanga, retablo, cuero, hojalateria, bordados y mucho más. Los precios son variados para que el visitante pueda elegir libremente. Hay que llevar efectivo de preferencia, ya que hay algunos artesanos adultos que no manejan operaciones en línea.

(Translated by Google) You'll find everything you need to take home souvenirs from Ayacucho at a good price and quality. Directly from the artisan, too. 😊 (Original) Encuentras de todo para llevarte los recuerditos de Ayacucho a buen precio y de calidad. Directamente del artesano también.😊

As of June 2025, the cost of admission is 5 soles. I was expecting to be there about half an hour but I was actually there for 2 hours. I spent the first hour by myself looking at the exhibits. They have a QR code on the wall that you can use to listen to descriptions in English. They also have written translations on most exhibits. The person in charge gave us approximately 45 minutes of explanation by voice in Spanish. Try to read about what happened during this period in Peru's history and you will enjoy the museum more.

Very impressive. I remember the name lightened parh from the past, but never realized what has really happened. This place mainly tells the story of all familymembers, still searching.for their relatives.

Small but very moving museum, dedicated to the human toll of the conflict between the Shining Path and state armed forces and the violence and brutality of each side. Most but not all of the information is translated in English so I recommend the audio guide (available for free via a QR code at the entrance) for more context on the origins of the conflict, and the photos/objects on display.

Important museum in Ayacucho, revisiting the recent history of the region with its consequences. Highly recommended for all those interested in Peruvian history and social/political complexity.

A small museum with personal accounts of victims of the violence of the 80s and 90s. Includes victims of both the SP and government. Small and totally in Spanish but worth seeing. LUM in Lima is a bigger, stronger account

Some really interesting facts, it shows how badly both the Sendero Luminoso and the Peruvian army treated the population back then. It could be a bit more elucidating and a bit more well explained for someone who's new to the subject. I still liked it though.

It was very interesting but i highly reccomend you read about the situation beforehand on the internet for context. Maybe it's because of my limited spanish but it was kind of confusing. It's mostly anecdotes and personal stories, but it doesn't explain how it happened, or how it resolved. Again, interesting, but hard to follow unless you're peruvian and learned about it growing up.

Really interesting place. The museum is small but full of history, with ancient artifacts and great info. The ruins nearby make the visit even better. A must if you’re in Ayacucho and want to learn about Peru’s pre-Inca past and the Wari culture.

Very interesting. Only 2% of this site is revealed. Another 1600 acres to be discovered. Wari was the most impotant pre-inca town in the Andes and capital city in the period -500-c-1500

Nice small museum with adjacent archaeological site of the pre-Incan civilization of the Wari. Not many information signs, but cheap guides available

A very overlooked historical site of pre Incan culture. A must see if you are visiting the Ayacucho region. Cheap entry fee.

Wari community existed 500 to 1100 AC before Inca. All houses were built underground. Peruvian archeologists are working on it funded from the income obtained from Inca Trail. There is a large field of cactus around Wari where locals come to harvest Tuna fruits for sale.

Very interesting archaeological ruins. They are unusual due to the number of underground rooms.

This was a highlight of the trip. We rented a small van in Ayacucho less than 30USD per day. And we came to this archeological site, very nice, entrance fee was 3soles, less than 1USD. Wari was one the largest Pre inca culture, this site is still on work. but there's plenty to see. It was a nice surprise. There's also a very well conserved mummified lady on their museum. That was very awesome to see. They have very clean restroom services as well. Worth to stop by.