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Day by day…
The region of Trujillo was dominated until the 5th century by one of the most important Peruvian cultures, the Mochicas. By the end of the first century, the region where Trujillo is now located became the center of the Lambayeques, and later the kingdom of the Chimus. The citadel of Chan Chan, the ancient capital, is the largest mud-brick city known to the world.
Day 1: TRUJILLO (CITY TOUR)
Our visit to the city of the “Eternal Spring” includes a visit to the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral and some of Trujillo’s colonial houses. We will then visit the southern part of the city where the Temples of the Sun and Moon are located. These are religious centers of the Pre-Inca Mochica culture. They were constructed in the 5th Century. In the afternoon, we will visit the Archaeological Museum in the city. At night, we will stay at the Bracamonte Hotel **, which is located 10 minutes away on Huanchaco Beach.
Meals not included
Day 2: TRUJILLO (CHAN CHAN)
In the morning we will visit the Chan Chan citadel. (10 minutes away from the city). Chan Chan was constructed from adobe and was the capital of the ancient Chimu Empire in the 13th Century. After our visit to this splendid citadel, we will return to Huanchaco beach, where we can see the local fishermen in their Torora cane fishing boasts, called “Caballitos de Totora,” surfing the waves and fishing with their traditional nets – a custom which as been preserved since before Incan times. We will spend the night at the Bracamonte Hotel **
Meals not included
Included:
Mentioned transport, double room in 2-star hotel with breakfast, entrance to parks and cultural sights, guided visits and mentioned excursions, English speaking guide to accompany visits and excursions.
Not Included:
International and domestic flights; Airport tax (US$28 per person for international flights and US$5 for national flights); meals which are not mentioned, drinks, tips, etc.; Personal equipment; Obligatory personal insurance.
Hotels
- Trujillo
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3 star
Conquistadores
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5 star
Libertador
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