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BEAUTIFUL TRUJILLO
ITINERARY: DAY 1: TRUJILLO . Reception at Trujillo 's Airport or bus station and transfer to your selected hotel. Overnight in Trujillo. DAY 2: TRUJILLO - MOON AND SUN TEMPLES - HUANCHACO - CHAN CHAN. After breakfast. Excursion 15 minutes South of Trujillo to visit the enormous adobe constructions built by the Mochica Culture in the 5th century, called Temple of the Sun, which one, according to tradition, was built only three days by 250,000 men, using approximately 70 million adobes and is considered the largest adobe pyramid in Peru and the Temple of the Moon, housing an extensive burial ground and some fine polychrome murals in which their deity is often printed. This Huaca or Temple located 500 m from the previous structure, is a monument comprised of overlapping temples built during different periods. A tomb was uncovered here, with over 40 sacrificed warriors. Is believed that both were complementary, one administrative and the other religious. Proceed to Huanchaco Beach, well frequented by beach-goers and surfers, you will have the opportunity to appreciate the local fishermen surfing the waves in their traditional "Caballitos de Totora", little reed boats used for fishing since pre Inca times, by Northern Peruvians. In the afternoon, visit Chan Chan, this citadel was the religious and administrative capital of the Chimú Kingdom and the largest adobe citadel of pre-Hispanic America. Its area was about 20 km2 and it is estimated that nearly 100,000 persons lived there. In Chan Chan there is a kind of labyrinth of stunted pyramid passages, plazas, houses, shops, stores, walls and excellent trails. The vast system of underground aqueducts and ditches, built with greater mastery to carry water along huge distances is admirable. Overnight in Trujillo. DAY 3: Trujillo . Breakfast Transfer to the airport or bus station and assistance on your departure. INCLUDED: • 02 Nights accommodation at a selected hotel in Trujillo . • 02 Breakfast • In and out transfers. • Excursion to the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Moon • Excursion to the archaeological complex of Chan Chan • All applicable taxes. • Bilingual guided tours (English/Spanish). • Entrance fees for the excursions mentioned above.
NOT INCLUDED: • Baggage excess. • Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water. • Personal expenses. • Tips • International or National personal telephone calls. • Additional nights for bad weather o flight cancellation • Snacks. • Laundry • Airport taxes ($5 for domestic flights)
* Special Bus Lima - Trujillo $33 * Flight ticket Lima - Trujillo - Lima $ 230 (aprox.)
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