El Brujo Complex: Explore Moche Culture, Lady of Cao, and Savor Authentic Chicha de Jora
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El Brujo
Explore the fascinating Moche Culture at the Huaca El Brujo complex in the Valley of Chicama. Visit the Museum of the Cao to see the mysterious mummy of the Lady of Cao and savor authentic Chicha de Jora in Magdalena de Cao.
Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • El Brujo - 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.

  • Complejo Arqueologico El Brujo - Museo Cao - 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.
  • Magdalena de Cao - 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.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Entrance tickets included
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Drop off
Additional Information

We offer this wonderful excursion to tour the beautiful Valley of Chicama, located northern coast of Peru, and visit some of the most impressive archaeological discovers known as Huaca El Brujo. Discover this sacred place of the Moche Culture and appreciate the beauty of its impressive ancient buildings. Visit the incredible Museum of the Cao to see the mysterious mummy of the Lady of Cao, a woman belonging to the elite Moche. Taste the Peruvian drink known as Chicha de Jora at the small village of Magdalena de Cao. Explore with us this mysterious site and live a unique experience.

  • Children 1 and younger are complimentary
  • You should bring comfortable clothes and shoes, camera, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, cash for personal expenses
Location
El Brujo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Carolez_l
Sep 3, 2023
Don't miss El Bruno! - We had a great guide, Luis, who gave us an interesting and comprehensive tour. We loved seeing the temple, the gravesite, and visiting the museum. A fabulous tour all around!
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