Trujillo & Chiclayo

Trujillo is located in the “Valley of Eternal Spring” on Peru’s northern coast. This is the heart of Pre-Inca Mochica and Chimu culture. Chiclayo is the home of the famous tomb of the pre-Inca Lord, Sipan. It was discovered in 1987 and is now restored.

Places to visit:

• Chan Chan - a great giant adobe city built by the Chimus.

• Huanchaco – a beach village where they use “totora,” small reed boats.

• Huaca Rajada & Tucume – a 200-hectare pyramid city and important archeological ruin.

• Bruning Museum – home to Peru’s most important pre-Columbian collection.

• “Witch Market” – unusual collections of medicinal herbs, curios and handicrafts.