Tour the Warlock and the Lady of Cao

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4 to 6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore the legacy of the Lady of Cao
Get into the living history of northern Peru with a guided tour of the impressive Cao Museum and the mausoleum of the Lady of Cao, the first female ruler of ancient Peru. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will discover the secrets of this enigmatic leader and her civilization, in a pleasant, didactic and enriching tour.
With small groups, we guarantee closeness, interaction and a personalized experience.
✨ Ideal for lovers of history, culture and those travelers seeking an authentic and transformative experience in northern Peru.
Book your experience today and connect with the fascinating legacy of the Lady of Cao.

What's Included

Admission fee
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Located between the Archbishopric of Trujillo and the Craft Shop, Jr. Orbegoso 467.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We will visit the Huaca Cao Viejo, a Mochica ceremonial temple where the Lady of Cao was found in 2005.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Inside the museum you can see the pieces found in the archaeological area and you can also see the body of the cocoa lady, the Mochica woman ruler.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    We will make a stop in this town to taste the delicious Girl of the Year or the famous Añejo de Cao fermented for 1 year in clay vessels!

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    If the group chooses we can stop in the village to have lunch so we can taste the local gastronomy and thus support the host societies of tourism.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Trujillo Turístico

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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Shore Excursions
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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