Day 1: Arrival in Trujillo
Assistance on your arrival in Trujillo, transfer to your selected
hotel.
Day 2: Temples of the Sun and the
Moon - Huanchaco - Chan Chan
After breakfast. Excursion 15 minutes south of Trujillo to
visit the enormous adobe constructions built by the Mochica
culture in the 5th century, called Temple of the Sun, considered
the largest adobe pyramid in Peru, and the Temple of the Moon,
housing an extensive burial ground and some fine polychrome
murals in which their deity is often printed. Is believed
that both were complementary, one administrative and the other
religious. Proceed to Huanchaco beach, well frequented by
beach-goers and surfers, you will have the opportunity to
appreciate, during lunch, the local fishermen surfing the
waves in their traditional "Caballitos de Totora",
little reed boats used for fishing since pre Inca times, by
northern Peruvians. In the afternoon, visit the largest mud archaeological complex
of the pre-Hispanic America, Chan Chan, ancient capital of
the Chimu Empire (13th Century), visiting the Temple del Arco
Iris (rainbow), the site museum and the Tshudi Palace.
Day 3: Trujillo - El Brujo Complex
After breakfast, drive 30 minutes north from Trujillo to the
archaeological complex of El Brujo (the Shaman) containing
three large buildings constructed in different eras: Huaca
Prieta, the oldest construction on Peruvian coast; Huaca El
Brujo, a pyramid from the Mochica culture and Huaca Cao Viejo,
with an old Christian church. Actually, scientific works are
being done on its magnificent and recently discovered remains.
Return to your selected hotel for overnight.
Day 4: Trujillo
Transfer and assistance on your departure. End of services. |
