ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMPLEX el BRUJO

Description:

09:00 h. You will be picked up from your hotel at the city of Trujillo by our driver and representative guide; afterwards we will aboard our private vehicle and leave northern direction to the valley of Chicama. The archeological complex is approximated 60 kilometers from the city of Trujillo, over the right side of the Chicama River, in front of Pacific Ocean, in the district of Magdalena of Cao. After going through green farming areas of sugar cane plantation we will arrive to the Brujo’s pyramid zone, one of the most important religious and politics centers of the Moche culture, which bloomed between 100-750 years A.D. The archeological complex El Brujo it is formed, principally by the pyramids of Old Cao and Huaca Cortada (splitted shrine), also called El Brujo. Upon our arrival our local guide will take us to the interior of the shrine where we will appreciate spectacular friezes showing scenes of naked warriors being taken to execution. In the superior part of the same shrine we will find bloody scenes of sacrificed children and group of important priests of the Moche Elite. Then we will walk into the funeral chamber, a place where were found one of the most spectacular discoveries of our times. A great discovery of the intact body of a Moche ruler that inhabited this pyramid some 1.700 years ago who was named by the archeologist as the Lady of Cao. The mummified rests of the woman who thought that had approximately 25 years old, were covered with gold necklaces, silver, lapizlazuli, quartz and turquoise. The lady’s body shows tattoos representing snakes and spiders, which according to local belief symbolizes fertility and would also reveal her gifts as a shaman. Finally return to the city of Trujillo stopping by the village of Magdalena of Cao to see handie crafts that are produced there and to have a taste of the popular chicha de jora, traditional beverage of this region. End of excursion.

What is included on this day?

• Pick up from the hotel in Trujillo
• Private transport to the Valley of Chicama
• Professional Guide
• Entrance fees to the El Brujo Complex
• Transfer to the hotel on having finished the tour
  

What is not included?

• Extras and gratitudes
• Accommodation in Trujillo.

Tour Duration:

4 hours approx.

Daily departures:

09:00 h. / 14:00 h.

Recommendations:

• On this tour you must bring light clothing, as the weather in Trujillo used to be a bit hot, especially in summer time (from December to March) when temperatures can reach 30º C.
• If doing this tour during winter time (June to August) bring warm clothing as it could be a bit cold or windy.

Additional information:

• All your personal information is required at the moment of your booking.
• Confirmation of the excursion will be received at time of booking.
• All tours are operated in English unless otherwise stated.

Travel voucher:.

• You will receive an electronic voucher via e-mail once your booking is confirmed.
• For every confirmed booking you will be required to print your electronic voucher for presentation at the moment we start the excursion. The electronic voucher acts as a confirmation for all the services you have requested.

Local Operator Information:

• We will send you complete operator information, including phone numbers at your destination.
• Our Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.