Day 01
Moche Temples, Huanchaco and Chan Chan
Departure: 09:00 am/4:00 pm
Visit the temples of the Sun and the Moon, a religious center for the Moche culture, which developed between 100 and 900 AD.
The archaeological complex showcases two large pyramids with flat tops, known as huacas.
Drive north of Trujillo to visit Huaca Dragon, also known as Huaca Arco Iris (Rainbow Pyramid), which belonged to the Chimu culture.
Head to the ancient fishing village of Huanchaco for a seafood lunch.
Huanchaco is one of Peru's most famous beaches. Here, you can see the traditional fishing boats, known as caballitos de totora, that are still in use today.
After lunch, continue to Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in America.
It was built by the Chimu and covers an area of about 20 square kilometres.
