Chan Chan Ruins in Trujillo - Peru

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Mystery Peru offers you a fantastic tour to the ruins of Chan Chan, one of the largest cities of mud in the world, declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1986. Explore with our local guide this ancient citadel built by the Chimu Kingdom around 850 AD, a city made up with large plazas, long streets, houses, gardens, temples, reservoirs and large mausoleums where Chimu kings were buried along with their wives and amazing treasures. Our excursion also includes the visit to the local museum of Chan Chan where you will be able to see on display genuine artifacts discovered at the ruins. Among them you will see idols carved on wood, ceramics, weapons, textiles and a scale model showing the ancient city of Chan Chan.

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EXCURSION TO THE RUINS OF CHAN CHAN

Description:

09:00 h. You will be picked up from your hotel in city of Trujillo by our local guide and then we will drive to the Chan Chan Ruins on a private vehicle. The ruins are located about 5 kilometers from the center of Trujillo. Our first visit will take place at the Museum of Chan Chan, which has very informative exhibits based around the Chimu Empire and the city of Chan Chan. At the museum you will be able to see various original artifacts that were found in Chan Chan by the archaeologists. Among the pieces you will see ancient vessels, weapons, stone works, textiles and other remains found in Chan Chan. It also displays a good table showing Peruvian archaeology in the context of world history. Here we will learn many aspects about the construction of Chan Chan and also about its builders, the Chimu Culture. Later on we will continue our tour to the ruins of Chan Chan. At the site our local guide will lead you throughout the site visiting the most important sectors of this ancient city. Among the important sectors we will visit the Chan Chan great plaza, a large square where it is said the Chimu people carried out lavish ceremonies. At this zone you will be able to see fine friezes representing marine deities decorating the high walls. Then we will visit the other sectors of Chan Chan where are located the houses of the nobility which depict a life highly influenced by the nearby ocean. After exploring the site we will return to the city of Trujillo. End of the excursion.

What is included on this day?

  • Pick up from your hotel in Trujillo or Huanchaco.
  • Private transportation.
  • English speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees.
  • Drop off at your hotel at the end of the tour.

What is not included?

  • Extras & gratuities.
  • Accommodation in Trujillo.

Daily departures:

09:00 h. / 14:00 h.

Tour Duration:

2 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 state

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 request.

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.

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Important: Please note that prices are indicated for a minimum of 2 persons. .

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