Peñico
Location within Peru | |
| Location | Peru |
|---|---|
| Region | Huaura |
| Coordinates | 10°55′54″S 77°25′51″W / 10.9318°S 77.4307°W |
| History | |
| Founded | 1800–1500 BC |
| Cultures | Caral civilization |
| Site notes | |
| Discovered | 2017 |
| Archaeologists | Ruth Shady |
Peñico was an ancient Caral city located in the Peruvian province of Huaura in the northern Lima Region. The city is thought to have been founded between 1800 and 1500 BC. The Peruvian Ministry of Culture announced opening the site to the public in July 2025 following eight years of research and restorations. Numerous ancient towns found in the Supe and adjacent valleys are readily apparent and visible in satellite imagery, only a few have developed visitation facilities.