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Traditional
Trujillo, city of the eternal springtime
Tour
Description 
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 Tem ple
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.
Tour Inclusions
- 3
nights accommodation.
- In
and out transfers.
- All
applicable taxes.
- Bilingual
guided tours.
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Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
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