El Brujo Complex Archaeological Tour and Lady of Cao

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About this activity

Participate in this fantastic tour in a small group, to tour the beautiful Chicama Valley, located on the northern coast of Peru, and visit one of the most impressive archaeological finds of recent times "La Huaca El Brujo". Discover this sacred place of Moche Culture and appreciate the beauty of its ancient and impressive constructions. You will visit the wonderful Cao Museum to see the mysterious mummy of the Lady of Cao, a woman belonging to the elite and power of the Moche culture. Additionally, you will have the option to taste the typical drink Chicha de Jora, in the small town of Magdalena de Cao. Don't miss this excellent experience and explore the El Brujo complex with us.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Hotel Pick up
Included: Ticket entrances

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel Drop off

Itinerary

El Brujo

2 hours

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

1 h 30 min Admission included

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

40 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Korianka Hotel
Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro
Gran Bolivar Hotel
La Alameda del Peregrino
Hotel San Martin
Victoria's Suite Hotel
Kayva Hostel Trujillo
Casa Andina Standard Trujillo Plaza
Saint Germain Hotel
Recreo Hotel
Pullman Hotel
Anturio Hotel

and 4 more pickup points

Pick up from centrally located downtown Trujillo hotels

Using your ticket

If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact us!

OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 3221-84000 (Mon to Sat from 9 to 18 Hs and Sundays from 10 to 19 Hs)

EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 6224-2222 (After office hours)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children 1 and younger are complimentary
You should bring comfortable clothes and shoes, camera, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, cash for personal expenses