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Huanchaco is a popular vacation beach town in the city of Trujillo, Peru. Huanchaco is known for its surf breaks, its caballitos de totora and its ceviche, and is near the ancient ruins of Chan Chan. Huanchaco was approved as a World Surfing Reserve by the organization Save The Waves Coalition in 2012 This historic town is part of the tourist circuit called the "Moche Route" or "Ruta Moche". Today despite modern developments, it still retains its old charm.
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1. Private Combo Tour: Trujillo Sightseeing, Archeology Museum, Temples of the Sun and Moon, Huanchaco and Chan Chan
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
If you’re looking for the ultimate combination of Trujillo city sights and surrounding archeological attractions, this is it. In one activity- and history-filled day, take a private city tour to see attractions like the Urquiaga-Calonge House; tour the National University Museum of Archeology, Anthropology and History; visit the Temple of the Sun and Temple of the Moon; have lunch in the coastal village of Huanchaco; and explore the former Chimú capital of Chan Chan, a UNESCO World Heritage site. An experienced private guide and transport are included.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Ticket entry
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks unless specified
Reviewed By James Stephen L
This is not far out of Trujillo and a must see if you are in the area. Go to the museum first to get the historical perspective and then enjoy this relatively new excavation. Many uncoverings to see.
2. Tour from Trujillo:Chan Chan, Huanchaco, Sun and Moon Temples, and Dragon Temple
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
See Trujillo’s most important archeological sites on one big day trip that includes temples from both the Moche and Chimú cultures. Start at the Temple of the Sun and Temple of the Moon, which together make up the site known as the Temples of Moche. Then see the Temple of the Dragon (aka Temple of the Rainbow), and visit the coastal town of Huanchaco for lunch. Finally, experience the biggest ancient city in South America — Chan Chan — a UNESCO World Heritage site. During it all, learn about the history and cultural significance of these sites from an experienced guide.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By James Stephen L
This is not far out of Trujillo and a must see if you are in the area. Go to the museum first to get the historical perspective and then enjoy this relatively new excavation. Many uncoverings to see.
3. Trujillo Private
You will visit Huaca de La Luna center of the Moche culture and Chan Chan capital city of the Chimu Kingdom.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Tour guide, Entrance fees
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Reviewed By mortsemails
This was an interesting, informative tour; our guide was quite knowledgeable. This was a popular tour; there were three buses for the people on our cruise who had opted for this trather than the tour offered by the ship.
4. Trujillo Expedition
We offer this tour with an English or French speaking tour guide for minimum 2 people. We offer the best of Trujillo: Huaca del Sol y La Luna, Dragon temple, Chan Chan and Huanchaco.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour Guide
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Entrance Fees., Lunch
Reviewed By mortsemails
This was an interesting, informative tour; our guide was quite knowledgeable. This was a popular tour; there were three buses for the people on our cruise who had opted for this trather than the tour offered by the ship.
5. Best shore excursions from salaverry port
Excursion for those who wish to have the best day of their life visiting pre-Inca places accompanied by an accredited guide and transportation for their tour. Learn about our culture, people and places of interest not attended by visitors. In this tour you can enjoy tranquility in each place and having enough time for each place, the times in each attraction are variable according to the interest of the tourist. Our excursion is for foreign tourists who love and feel passion for traveling as well as our guides when contacting you.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By 207freddya
Excellent service, well organized and very professional, there were 4 of us, our daughters really enjoyed the explanations and the guide was great. Excellent recommendations for restaurants and how to manage our free time.
6. Sun & Moon Huacas, Huaca Del Dragon, Chan Chan and Huanchaco Archeological Complex Day Tour
Do not miss the chance to discover impressive archaeological complexes in the north of Peru, with our Sun & Moon Huacas, Huaca Del Dragon, Chan Chan and Huanchaco Archeological Complex Day Tour from Trujillo. This tour will take you on a trip to the past to discover the secrets of the ancient cultures that once inhabited this area, and to enjoy a delicious lunch at Huanchaco beach, with beautiful ocean views.
Inclusions: Round trip transfers in centrally located Trujillo hotels, Lunch at Huanchaco, Professional guide, Ticket entrances
Exclusions: Gratuities
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