The north coast of Peru has suffered recently from extensive damage from high winds, waves and flooding so instead of our traditional summer expedition to the beach in Casma our teenage residents had a different experience. We arranged a trip to Rupac which is often referred to as ‘The Machu Picchu of Lima’. This is an archaeological site built by a pre-Inca population known as the Atavillos; it is situated about 3,500m above sea level, some 400km from Lima involving a drive up the coast to Huaral, then inland and up into the Andes, and concluding with a spectacular 6km trek in the mountains and camping overnight before visiting the impressive ruins.
Rupac is located in the Huaral province, one of nine provinces in the Lima region.
