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By Machupicchu Holiday
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,856 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore the ancient Mochica civilization on a captivating half-day tour to the El Brujo Archaeological Complex. Delve into history as you visit the museum housing the remarkable Lady of Cao, a significant figure in ancient Peru who reshaped perceptions of women's roles. This tour not only highlights archaeological wonders but also reveals the artistic achievements and societal structures of a civilization that thrived over 1,500 years ago.

Activity location

  • Complejo Arqueologico El Brujo - Museo Cao
    • El Brujo s/n, Magdalena de Cao
    • 13750, Trujillo, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Complejo Arqueologico El Brujo - Museo Cao
    • El Brujo s/n, Magdalena de Cao
    • 13750, Trujillo, Peru

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Trujillo El Brujo Archaeological Complex Half Day Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
P 2,856.46 x 1 AdultP 2,856.46
Total
Price is P 2,856.46

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Assistance during the tour
  • Inclusions
    Tour Transportation
  • Inclusions
    Professional tour guide
  • Exclusions
    Extra expenses
  • Exclusions
    Meals
  • Exclusions
    Services not specified
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees

Know before you book

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Complejo Arqueologico El Brujo - Museo Cao

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket not included
The tour begins with a departure at either 9:40 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. We’ll head to the Chicama Valley to visit the El Brujo Archaeological Complex, one of the main ceremonial centers of the Mochica culture. Accompanied by our guide, we’ll explore its main ruins and learn about the history, rituals, and artistic expressions of this ancient civilization. We’ll continue with a visit to the Cao Museum, where we’ll discover the story of the famous Lady of Cao, a Mochica ruler whose discovery provided important insights into the role of women in ancient Peru. We’ll admire the objects, ornaments, and archaeological evidence found alongside her burial bundle, while learning the details of her discovery and the research conducted. After the visit, we’ll begin our return trip, concluding the tour between approximately 1:40 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., depending on traffic and road conditions.

Location

Activity location

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    Complejo Arqueologico El Brujo - Museo Cao
    • El Brujo s/n, Magdalena de Cao
    • 13750, Trujillo, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Complejo Arqueologico El Brujo - Museo Cao
    • El Brujo s/n, Magdalena de Cao
    • 13750, Trujillo, Peru

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