Place to visit
Hermeticism, Peru: what it is and when to go
Hermeticism is a philosophical and religious tradition based primarily upon writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus (El Santuario Hermético) in Peru (Lurín). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to September. In December there are 12 h 43 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 17. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Philosophical and religious tradition based primarily upon writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus · Temples
- Local name
- El Santuario Hermético
- Where
- Peru · Pachacámac
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LIM Lima, 37 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Comunidad Hermética
- Coordinates
- -12.20837, -76.83586
What it is and where
Hermeticism is a philosophical and religious tradition based primarily upon writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus (El Santuario Hermético) in Peru (Lurín).
It is in Lurín, where this site lists 6 more places to see, 8.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -12.20837, -76.83586; the nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM, Lima), 37 km as the crow flies. How to get around Peru (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Comunidad Hermética
It is one of the Temples places in Peru. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Hermeticism is April to September.
- JanPossible12:39
- FebPossible12:23
- MarPossible12:05
- AprBest time11:44
- MayBest time11:26
- JunBest time11:17
- JulBest time11:21
- AugBest time11:36
- SepBest time11:56
- OctPossible12:17
- NovPossible12:34
- DecPossible12:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 43 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 17. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Peru in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Peru
To enter Peru there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Peru checklist. Currency: Peruvian sol (PEN); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (110 V appliances will not work); emergencies: 105 police · 116 fire brigade · 106 ambulance (SAMU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mundo GranjaWith kids · Wildlife5.8 km
- PachacamacArchaeological site in Peru8.8 km
- Pachacamac site MuseumMuseum in Lima, Peru9.4 km
- National Museum of PeruNational museum in Lima, Peru9.7 km
- Museo Prehispánico Hernán Amat de OlazábalMuseum10 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Peru guide.
More in Peru: Temples
- Cusco: historic city of Peru, capital of the Department of Cusco
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima: 16th century Roman Catholic cathedral in Lima, Peru
- Bab al-Islam Mosque: mosque in Peru
- Apostolic Vicariate of Pucallpa: Catholic apostolic vicariate in Peru
- Apostolic Vicariate of San Ramón: Catholic apostolic vicariate in Peru
- Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa: church in Arequipa, province of Arequipa, Peru
Every Peru place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hermeticism?
It is a philosophical and religious tradition based primarily upon writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus (El Santuario Hermético in the local language) in Peru.
When is the best time to visit Hermeticism?
April to September. In December there are 12 h 43 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 17.
How do you get to Hermeticism?
The nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 37 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Peru is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Peru map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mundo Granja, Pachacamac, Pachacamac site Museum. The rest is in the Peru guide.
Keep reading
- Lurín6 places to see in and around Lurín, Peru: Pachacamac, National Museum of Peru, Pachacamac site Museum. Best time: April to September.
- Temples64 places for temples in Peru, from Cusco to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- PeruBefore travelling to Peru: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism, but your passport must have six months' validity, and at th…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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