Tour to the Sun and Moon Temples and Huacas de Moche Museum

Excursion to the south of Trujillo to visit a religious center of the Mochica culture, built in the fifth century. Admire the temples of the Sun and the Moon that constituted the center of the ancient Moche culture, which developed between 100 AD and 900 AD. Both huacas are separated by 500meters, where the urban center that housed the Moche elite is still preserved underground. The archeological complex includes two large pyramids, the Huaca Las Estrellas, Huaca del Cerro Blanco, the Spider geoglyph and other buildings. Also visit the workshop of a traditional artisans Moche family and the Huacas de Moche Museum, which complements the visit of the huacas with its representation of aspects of life, city and environment of the Moche culture.Its collection of ceramics of great beauty and symbolism clearly stand out.

You will meet a Moche artisan family, whose work maintains the traditions inherited from their ancestors

Have a panoramic view of The Huaca del Sol and take the opportunity to take photos. The Huaca del Sol was a political place. Among them, a series of streets, passages and houses are proof that middle and upper-class people inhabited the area.

A guide will tour the museum with you and explain various aspects of Moche culture. In this museum artifacts, tombs, utensils and ceramics of the culture are exhibited.

You will explore the Huaca de la Luna, the one that most impresses with its conservation and study level. Its incredible murals that remain until today show the different Moche deities and other scenes of religious connotation.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your pick up.
• Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers who stay in Peru for more than 60 days because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.

• Tour to the Sun and Moon Temples and Huacas de Moche Museum
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• Admission to Sun & Moon temples and Moche museum.
• Pickup and drop-off.
• Touristic transportation.
• Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish).

• Personal expenses.
• Gratuities.
• Photos.
• Lunch.

- After your booking, it is mandatory to send to destinationservices@limatours.com.pe: nationality, language (English or Spanish), hotel name, and address for pickup. - You must e-mail a copy of your passport for tax purposes when you arrive in Lima. - This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior to the start of the tour, in order to coordinate a meeting point for your pick-up. - Once you have arrived in Peru, if you have inquiries about your services (start times, pick-up points and others), incident reports (health problems and others), flight problems (delays or cancellations), contact us by our mobile emergency number and Whatsapp: (51) 997516250 - (51) 989397881, or send an email to hola@lito.pe

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by LimaTours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Lima.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.