The Northern Kingdoms
The northern kingdom attractions consist of Sipan and Chan Chan. In 1987, Peru unearthed one of the world’s most important archaeological discoveries of our times. After centuries of lying underground in Sipan, the tomb of a grand lord of the Moche civilization was brought to light by Peruvian archaeologists who, for the first time, were looking at a tomb that was intact and untouched by grave robbers, The Lord of Sipan, so-called in honour of the place where he was found, was buried in the second century A.D. Beyond the spectacular sight of the discovery and the beauty of their rich adornments, the Royal Tombs of the Lord of Sipan have allowed archaeologists and historians to reconstruct an unknown facet of the impressive Moche civilization, which for centuries governed a large part of the north in ancient Peru. Chan Chan is the largest Pre-Columbian city in South America, and is located five km west of Trujillo. It was constucted by the Chimu civilization and it covering an area of approximately 20 km². The vast mud city of Chan Chan was built between c.850 and c.1470 and was the imperial capital until Chimor was conquered by the Inca in the 15th century. It is estimated that 30,000 people lived in the city of Chan Chan.
Day 01: Flight Lima Trujillo
Morning: transfer to the airport to take your flight to Trujillo.
Afternoon: arrival in Trujillo and transfer to your hotel in Huanchaco beach.
Half day guided tour of the Sun and the Moon Pyramids.
Afternoon: our guide will pick you up from your hotel to visit the archaeological center of the Mochicas, one of the oldest pre Inca culture.
Today you will appreciate the great technology and art skills that the Mochicas used during their period.
These two pyramidal huacas, located just 13 Km south of Trujillo, were built by the Mochicas with adobe and you will see that each piece of adobe has the maker's mark. The "Huaca of the Sun" is 498 m. length, 135 m. width and 48 m. height; it is formed by more than 100 million pieces of adobe, painted with strong colors which can be seen so far in some parts of the Huaca.
The "Huaca of the Moon" is located only 200 m. from the "Huaca of the Sun”, is smaller but interesting too; both places were used as centers of worship and rituals.
Overnight: in Huanchaco beach.
Day 02: Guided tour of Chan Chan City
Morning: free to relax.
Afternoon: This afternoon you will be collected by our Guide from your hotel and driven to the capital of Chimu kingdom, Chan Chan. This World heritage is the biggest pre Columbian city in America.
Today you will see its palaces, temples, squares, ponds, gardens, aqueducts and much more. The walls are decorated with beautiful carved drawings of fishes, birds, foxes and others.
Overnight: in Huanchaco Beach.
(B)
Day 03: Guided tour of Trujillo City. Private transfer Trujillo Chiclayo
Morning: our guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Trujillo town, now you will visit the main Square, the cathedral with its beautiful decoration, colonial paintings, and altarpieces of Baroque and Rococo styles. In the Museum of Religious Art you will find exhibitions of paintings and sculptures.
But certainly you will see more colonial houses and churches.
Afternoon: Private transfer to Chiclayo.
(B)
Day 04: Tour of Sipan Site. Flight Chiclayo Lima
Morning: Guided tour of the archaeological complex of Huaca Rajada, where the
splendid Tomb of the Lord of Sipan was found, is on Peru's north coast, 35
km (21 miles) southeast of the city of Chiclayo. After visit to the Royal
Tombs of Sipan Museum.
Evening: transfer to airport for flight Chiclayo - Lima.
Arrival in Lima and transfer to your Hotel.
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