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El Brujo Complex Archaeological Tour in Trujillo
El Brujo Complex Archaeological Tour in Trujillo
El Brujo Complex Archaeological Tour in Trujillo
El Brujo Complex Archaeological Tour in Trujillo

El Brujo Complex Archaeological Tour and Lady of Cao

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Overview
  • Archaeological tour to Huaca El Brujo in Chicama Valley
  • Learn about ancient civilisations from professional guide
  • Admire the tattooed Lady of Cao's mummy at the museum.
  • Explore the pyramids with mural paintings
  • Get to know one of the most impressive archaeological sites.

Activity location

  • El Brujo Complex
    • Magdalena de Cao
    • 13750, Magdalena de Cao, La Libertad, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • plaza de armas
    • 13001, Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Huaca El Brujo
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick from centrally located hotels in the city of Trujillo
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in Spanish or English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel drop off

Know before you book

  • This activity is suitable for all ages.
  • You must be able to walk in unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Pick up is available from most centrally located Trujillo hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
  • Children 1 and younger are complimentary
  • The tour ends at Plaza de Armas in Trujillo

What you can expect

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 kilometres 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 metres of height, counts on walls decorated with friezes and reliefs of colours 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 kilometres 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.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Masks required
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESEl Brujo Complex
    • Magdalena de Cao
    • 13750, Magdalena de Cao, La Libertad, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • plaza de armas
    • 13001, Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru