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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.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
- 3 nights accommodation.
- In and out transfers.
- All applicable taxes.
- Bilingual guided tours.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
** Custom made programs may be prepared for groups with special interests.
Extra nights, optional starting and ending points, additional tours
and extra flight reservations may be arranged upon request. All tours
may be provided in private upon request as well. |
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