Archaeological Excursion to Trujillo from Salaverry Port

Overview

Take advantage of your cruise stop at Salaverry Port to explore the major archaeological sites located around Trujillo. This itinerary is designed to showcase the diversity of the region's ancient civilisations. The tour includes the discovery of Moche people's remains, notably the Sorcerer site to the north and the Huaca temples to the south-east. You will also visit the massive citadel of Chan Chan, a witness to the Chimu civilisation. The excursion is organised in a small group with a guide speaking English or Spanish. Transport is included, as well as pick-up and drop-off directly at Salaverry Port.

Itinerary

1. You amazing tour will begin at 09:15am from Salaverry port. You will board our vehicle to drive towards The Sun and Moon Huacas, also known as Huaca del Sol (Temple of the Sun) and Huaca de la Luna (Temple of the Moon), were built during the Moche empire. The temples are huge adobe mounds that were used for various purposes—Huaca de la Luna was used as a religious complex, while Huaca del Sol was an administrative center. The temples were built over centuries in platforms. Every century the Moche sealed the bodies of their dead rulers into the temple and then covered the existing platform with a new platform. Over some 700 years, the temple evolved into a huge stepped pyramid. While here you will also visit the Huacas de Moche Museum, which houses an assortment of artifacts, ceramics, utensils, and tombs. The tour continues on to Huaca Arcos Iris (Rainbow Temple/El Dragon). The Chimú built this temple around A.D. 1200. Explore the temples’ two platforms to get looks at carved adobe panels and niches that were once used to store ritual objects. Local legends describe Huaca Arcos Iris as the home of Takaynamo, the mythical man who is believed to have founded Chan Chan. The tour ends with a visit to Chan Chan. The archeological complex of Chan Chan is the largest pre-Columbian adobe city in America and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Chan Chan was the capital of the Chimú empire and was once an elaborate city complete with courtyards, terraces, palaces, and gardens. Between 30,000–60,000 people are thought to have lived here. Needless to say, Chan Chan is a wonderful place to explore.Finally you will return to Salaverry port to re-join your ship.

   · Non-stop passage

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Meeting point from Salaverry Port - You must look for our sign LAS ADVENTURE - the meeting point is a several metre from your ship.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Public transport available nearby.
• Infants must sit on an adult's lap.
• Not recommended for travellers with spinal problems.
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels.
• The itinerary is flexible depending on the ship's arrival time to ensure a timely return on board.
• It is strongly recommended to remain reachable via email and SMS for any modifications.
• The activity is limited to a maximum of 23 participants.
• Confirmation is immediate upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• The activity may be cancelled in case of bad weather.

Who is it for?

• Cruise passengers stopping at Salaverry Port.
• Travellers interested in archaeology and pre-Columbian civilisations.
• English or Spanish speakers.

What makes it different

• Pick-up and drop-off organised directly from and to the ship at Salaverry Port.
• A tour combining three distinct archaeological sites (Moche and Chimu) in a single outing.

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