Private Tour to the Sun and Moon Temples and Huacas de Moche Museum

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Today you will know about the most famous tourist attractions in Trujillo. Transport will pick you up to take you to the outskirts of the city where the 'Huaca del Sol' and 'Huaca de la Luna' are located, two magnificent buildings of Mochica culture. Before diving into ancient Peru, you will meet a Moche artisan family, whose work maintains the traditions inherited from their ancestors. According to the investigations, the Huaca del Sol was a political place, while the Huaca de la Luna was religious. Among them, a series of streets, passages and houses are proof that middle and upper-class people inhabited the area. After a panoramic visit to the Huaca del Sol, you will explore the Huaca de la Luna, the one that most impresses with its conservation and study level. Its incredible murals that remain until today show the different Moche deities and other scenes of religious connotation. After visiting the place, you will return to your hotel.

What's Included

Admission to Huaca of the Sun and the Moon
Pickup and drop-off.
Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish).
Personal expenses.
Gratuities.
Lunch.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

- Pick-up from hotels located at Trujillo Historic Center. - This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-up.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    You will meet a Moche artisan family, whose work maintains the traditions inherited from their ancestors

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    La Huaca del Sol

    Have a panoramic view of The Huaca del Sol and take the opportunity to take photos. The Huaca del Sol was a political place. Among them, a series of streets, passages and houses are proof that middle and upper-class people inhabited the area.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Museo Huacas de Moche

    A guide will tour the museum with you and explain various aspects of Moche culture. In this museum artifacts, tombs, utensils and ceramics of the culture are exhibited.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    You will explore the Huaca de la Luna, the one that most impresses with its conservation and study level. Its incredible murals that remain until today show the different Moche deities and other scenes of religious connotation.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your pick up.
  • Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers who stay in Peru for more than 60 days because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
  • It recommended to bring sunscreen and repellent.
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