El Brujo Complex Archaeological Tour in Trujillo

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Archaeological tour to Huaca El Brujo in Chicama Valley

Learn about ancient civilizations from professional guide

Admire the tattooed Lady of Cao's mummy at the museum.

Explore the pyramids with mural paintings and poly-chrome reliefs.

Get to know one of the most impressive Peruvian archaeological sites.

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Venture into Peru’s storied past with the "El Brujo Complex Archaeological Tour in Trujillo." This immersive excursion leads you through the picturesque Chicama Valley to the enigmatic Huaca El Brujo, a sacred Moche culture site. Marvel at ancient murals and temples before visiting the renowned Museum of the Cao, where the Lady of Cao’s mysterious mummy awaits. A stop in Magdalena de Cao lets you sample traditional Chicha de Jora and experience village life firsthand. Perfect for curious travelers eager to unravel archaeological mysteries, this tour’s USP is its unique blend of ancient wonders and living tradition—offering a rare glimpse into Peru’s pre-Columbian heritage in just a day.

Overview

After picking you up at the hotel located in the city of Trujillo, we are going to departure towards the Chicama Valley, located about 33 kilometers north of Trujillo, to visit El Brujo archaeological complex, which belongs to the Mochica culture.
In 1990 the excavations began and discovered the Huaca Cao Viejo, pyramid that reaches the 46 meters of height, counts on walls decorated with friezes and reliefs of colors that portray complex scenes and geometric figures. This ancient site has three main monuments: Huaca Prieta, Huaca Cao Viejo and Huaca Cortada.
The Wiese foundation has been in charge, with the National Geographic, to show the amazing discovery of a tomb that belongs to a pre Columbia woman and leader of the fourth century.
We will explore the Museum of Cao, in addition to admiring incredible objects of ancient time, we invite you to discover the mystery of the mummy unearthed in this fantastic complex, The Lady of Cao, which is circa 1,700 years old. The mummy has been preserved practically intact during all the time, due to an ancestral ritual.
After this incredible experience, we are going to make a last stop at the small town of Magdalena de Cao, located 5 kilometers of El Brujo complex and taste a traditional drink known as Chicha de Jora. The fermentation process lasts 1 year under ancestral methods.
After the visit, we will take you back to the city of Trujillo and drop you off at Plaza de Armas.

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