Huaca Pucllana: The Archaeological Site Closest to the Pacific Ocean

Huaca Pucllana, in Miraflores, Lima, Peru, is a pre-Inca adobe pyramid complex built by the Lima Culture (200–700 CE). It sits just blocks from the Pacific shoreline—arguably the closest major archaeological site to the ocean. Excavations reveal plazas, tombs, and evidence of maritime resource use. Surrounded by modern Lima, it's a striking testament to ancient coastal civilization.