Trujillo: The culture Moche and Chimu+ Marinera Show Trujillo: Cultura Moche y Chimú + Espectáculo de Marinera
ID: GYG620088-1036007
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
The Moche and Chimú cultures were two prominent pre-Columbian civilizations that thrived in northern Peru and are also recognized for being the home of the traditional Peruvian dance, the marinera.
The excursion starts around 10:00 am, with the meeting point at the Plaza de Armas in Trujillo. From there we will head southeast to explore the Moche countryside. Our first stop will be at the Huacas de la Luna, where we will immerse ourselves in the fascinating details of the Moche culture, admiring its polychrome murals and frieze reliefs, an experience that will surely captivate you. Afterwards, we will head to Huaca Chica in Moche Pueblo, where you will have free time to enjoy a meal in one of the nearby restaurants. After recharging your batteries, we will witness an equestrian show and the emblematic Peruvian marinera dance. Afterwards, we will head to Chan Chan, the impressive adobe citadel, the largest in the Americas and dedicated to the god of the sea. After exploring this archaeological complex, we will head to the coast to enjoy a free hour at Huanchaco Beach, where you can watch the sunset or take a stroll along the tourist pier. Finally, we will return to Trujillo, concluding the excursion around 18:00 hours.
Highlights
- Marvel at Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the world.
- Both cultures have left a significant legacy in ceramics and metallurgy.
- The sailor symbolizes the love courtship between a man and a woman.
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Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
