HUACA OF THE DRAGON

Description:

09:00 h. You will be picked up from your hotel by our local guide, then you will board a private vehicle and we will start our city tour of Trujillo. Our first visit will take place at the archeological site of La Huaca del Dragon, also known as the as La Huaca del Arco Iris, (rainbow shrine) located to the outskirts of the city, some 4 kilometers,  at the district of Esperanza. At the site we will see an ancient temple built with mud bricks that show on its huge walls representations on high relief of mysterious deities from the Chimu people, an old culture that ruled the northern lands of Peru about 1200 AD. Here our local guide will explain you about these weird friezes on the walls.
Our second visit will take place at the Cassinelli museum, a great private collection that has on display unique pieces from the different cultures that thrived on the north of Peru about 2000 years ago. At this remarkable museum you will be able to see genuine ceramics from the Moche Culture representation various types of animals, musical instruments, human deceases, different human races from ancient times and fine erotic scenes. This museum shows pieces mainly from the Mochica, Chimu and Recuay Culture. The Cassinelli museum is undoubtedly a small treasure of the city of Trujillo. Later we will drive our vehicle to the center of the city where we will visit the house of the emancipation, a historic place where the precursors of independence met for the forthcoming independence of Peru. In the interior we will be able to observe a beautiful mock-up that shows the historic center of Trujillo during the colonial epoch.
Then we will visit the Calonge house or Urquiaga house, one wonderful construction of neoclassic style that once housed the liberator Simon Bolivar. In the interior of this colonial house we will appreciate Simon Bolivar’s desk, pottery collection and other interesting relics.
Finally we will do a short walking tour around the main square of Trujillo and will be able to see the cathedral Trujillo, whose foundation dates from XVII century. End of the tour.

What is included on this day?

• Pick up from your hotel in Trujillo.
• Private transportation.
• English speaking guide.
• Entrance fees to all the places we visit.
• Transfer back to your hotel at the end of the tour.
  

What is not included?

• Extras & gratuities.

Departures:

09:00 h. / 14:00 h.

Tour Duration:

3 hours.

Recomendations:

• 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:

• 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.