The Republic of Peru is located in western South America, bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.

Peru World Heritage Sites:

Cuzco: declared a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1983.Cuzco, which in the ancient Quechua language means "navel of the world", was an important hub in Inca times that connected all of South America, from Colombia to the north of Argentina. Today, centuries later, Cuzco continues to be the centre of attention, not only for our neighbouring countries but for the whole world. In its streets, historical centres, churches, pubs and cafes you can hear not only Quechua and Spanish spoken, but such diverse languages as English, French, Japanese and Hebrew. All of them, united by the same experience, found in the charming and fascinating "belly button" of the world.

Machu Picchu: it was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site also in 1983. This Inca’s treasures was hidden for centuries until it came to light in the early 1900s, but it is difficult to describe in words what one feels when the citadel suddenly appears, like a challenge to the imagination and to engineering, between the mountains that mark the beginning and the end of the Andes and the Amazon Basin.

Chavin de Huantar: this temple was declared a World Cultural Heritage in 1985. It has sophisticated underground galleries and intricate passageways, and it is believed to be one of the oldest constructions in the Americas.

Huascaran National Park: this amazing place was inscribed as a World Natural Heritage in 1985. Here you can see the beautiful Yanganuco Lake with it turquoise water that contrast with the snow-capped peaks of the highest tropical mountain range in the world. The Huascaran National Park is a paradise and a challenge to nature and adventure sports lovers alike. It has over 600 glaciers, close to 300 lakes, and 27 snow-capped peaks that reach heights of over 6,000 metres, such as the Huascaran which rises to 6,768 meters above sea level.

Chan - Chan: this adobe citadel was inscribed as World Cultural Heritages by UNESCO in 1986. Chan Chan is kown as the largest city of clay in pre-Columbian America, it is sand made into art. The birds that decorate the walls of Chan Chan seem almost to fly in the strong breeze that blows through this ancient Chimu site

Manu National Park: this unique Biosphere Reserve was inscribed as a World Natural Heritage in 1987. Manu is the feast of life and diversity, with more than 1,000 species of birds, 1,200 types of butterflies, over 20,000 varieties of plants and an unknown quantity of reptiles, insects and amphibians. Tours start from Cusco city, for further information please contact us.

Lima: its Historical Centre was declared a World Cultural Heritage in 1991.
Lima, the Gastronomic capital of the Americas, is a sum of colours, textures and sounds. It is a cosmopolitan capital par excellence where the taste is acquired from the flavour offered by its street-side cooks frying anticuchos or soft picarones in syrup against a backdrop of colonial balconies, old houses, and churches with secret tunnels.

Nazca Lines: these enigmatic lines were declared a World Heritage site in 1994. Close to the other natural jewel that is the Paracas National Reserve, these lines and figures of different animals, drawn on the Peruvian desert and seen properly only from the sky, were considered a mystery for decades because it was not known if they were a calendar or a form of communication with outer space.

Arequipa:  its Historical Centre was declared a World Cultural Heritage in 2000. The white city is an example of how culture in Peru has changed from pre-Colonial times. It is known as the White City because of the volcanic rock, or "sillar", with which its churches and homes are built. Arequipa is the land of passions and contrasts, of the hot rocoto pepper and the magnificent condor which can only be seen flying over the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world.

Major Attractions in Peru:

Amazonas (Kuelap)
Location: Amazonas is located in the northeast of Peru.
Altitude: 7,657 feet (2334 meters).
Temperature: Max 75 F (24º C) and 64 F minimum (18º C). Rainy season runs from December through March.
Acces Routes:
By land: The most advisable route is Lima-Chiclayo-Chachapoyas (1,225 km), about 24 hours by car. An alternative route is Lima-Trujillo-Cajamarca-Celendín-Chachapoyas (1 199 km), about 24 hours by car.
By air: Although there are no regular flights, it is possible to contract flights for groups from Chiclayo (for further information, contact us) There are also non regular flights to Moyobamba and Rioja.

Amazonas highlights:
Kuelap Fortress: it is located at 9,843 Ft above sea level in the andes of the department of Amazonas, Kuélap is one of the remains of the infinite skill architecture of The Chachapoyas Civilization, a twon that inhabited the zone bwteen the years 800 and 1400 AC.
It was discovered in 1843, by Don Juan Crisóstomo Grandson. From that date it has been constantly visited by numerous investigators and travelers, attracted by the complexity and monumentality of its constructions. The archaeological complex covers an extension of 450 Hectares approximately.

Lake of Condors: also known as the Lake of the mummies, situated in the Leymebamba district, where about 280 mummies were discovered.

Amazonas Cuisine:

Typical dishes:

Traditional beverages:
Mistela, Aloja, Guarapo (fermented sweet cane beverage), Abejadito, milk liqueur, mulberry liqueur, Chuchuhuasi (spiritous liquor made with a bitter root, very popular throughout eastern Peru).

Arequipa (Colca Canyon)
Location: Arequipa is located in the southern part of the country more than 1000 kilometeres from Lima, comprising a coastal strip (facing the Pacific Ocean) and the highlands towards the east.
Area: 63 345 km2
Altitude: 7,626 feet (2,325 meters).
Temperature: Max 75 F (24º C) and 41 F minimum (5º C). Rainy season runs from December through March.
Acces Routes:
By land: Lima - Arequipa (1 003 km) about 14 h drive.
By air: Daily flights depart from Lima (about 1 h approximately) and Cusco (about 30 minutes).
By railroad: There is a rail road that links Arequipa with the cities of Juliaca, Puno and Cusco. (Not always available).

Arequipa highlights:

The Cathedral: The old cathedral was destroyed by fire in 1 844. It was restored in 1 868 by Arequipa-native Lucas Poblete in Neo-renaissance style with French influence, and it is considered to be one of the biggest in South America.
Location: Main Square. Phone: (054) 21-5701
Visits: Monday to Saturday 7:00-13:30 and 17:00-18:30, Sunday 7:00-13:00.

Santa Catalina Monastery: it is Peru’s most important and impressive religious construction, founded in September 1,579 under the patronage of Saint Catherine of Sienna. Its doors remained closed to the world until 1,970. Spreading over 20,426 m2, it has preserved intact its sixteenth and seventeenth centuries’ design. Its narrow squares, streets and gardens bearing Spanish names remind the visitor of old Seville and Granada quarters.
Its two site museums exhibit important art works such as relics, porcelain, religious objects, sculptures and oil paintings from several schools.La Compañía Church.
Location: Calle Santa Catalina 301.
Visits: Monday to Saturday: 9:00-16:00.

La Recoleta Church: a Franciscan convent founded in 1 648, with cloisters that are an example of Arequipa’s colonial architecture. It has a library with works from the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries (25 000 volumes). There is also an Amazonian Museum exhibiting objects from the missionary activity in the jungle during this period.
Location: Jr. Recoleta 117. Phone: (054) 27-0966.
Visits: Monday to Saturday 9:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:30.

Santuarios Andinos Museum: This building houses an exhibition of Juanita Mummy, the Maiden of Ampato. It is located in front of the Monastery of Santa Catalina.
Location: Calle Santa Catalina 210, Cercado. Phone: (054) 22-2554.
Visits: Monday to Saturday 9:00-18:00, Sunday 9:00-17:00.

Yanahuara: both its church, built in 1 750, and a belvedere with ashar arches overlooking the city, are remarkable. It is located 2 km from downtown and about 8 minutes drive.

Sabandía Mill: it is located in a beautiful countryside from where you can have views of the Chachani and Misti volcanoes. The eighteenth century mill is worth a visit. You can have a horse-back riding here. It is located 9 kilometers from Arequipa city.

Colca Canyon and Valley: this canyon is home to the Andean Condor which can be seen as they fly through the canyon walls. The condors are best seen in the early morning and late afternoon when is windy.

The Colca CanyonValley has beautiful landscapes surrounded by terraces, snow-capped mountains and villages founded in the sixteenth century.
The main village in the valley is Chivay (142 km from Arequipa) where travelers can find lodging and food services. The Colca zone is very appropriate for adventure activities from mountain biking to trekking in the Canyon.

Cotahuasi Valley and Canyon: it is located in the province of La Unión, 379 km from Arequipa, this is an Inter-Andean valley with several attractions such as the Sipia Falls, its hot springs, the privileged view of Coropuna and Solimana Mounts and the Canyon’s faults, considered together with the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest on earth. Its impressive landscape makes it ideal for activities such as canoeing, trekking, photography, mountain biking, etc.
Arequipa Cuisine:
Arequipa’s cuisine is one of the most varied in Peru. Some of its most famous dishes include:

Cusco (Machu Picchu)
Location: Cusco is located in the the southeastern region of Peru.
Area: 72 104 km2  
Altitude: 11,100 feet (3,380 meters).
Temperature: Max 63 F (17º C) and 28 F minimum (-2º C). Rainy season runs from November through March.
Acces Routes:
By land: The most recommended way is the Lima-Arequipa-Cusco route (1 650 km). The trip takes about 24 hours by bus.
There is also another route from Lima-Nasca-Puquio-Avabcnay-Cusco (1 131 km). This trip takes about 26 hours by bus.
By railroad: There is a train service linking Cusco from Puno. The train leaves on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, and journey takes 10 hours.
By air: There are daily flights from Lima to Cusco (1 hour).
Cusco highlights:
Plaza de Armas: known in Inca times as Huacaypata or the Warrior’s Square, this was the scene for many key events in Cusco’s history. It was here that the Inty Raymi or Sun Feast was hosted every year; and it was also here that Francisco Pizarro declared the conquest of Cusco. The square is surrounded by beautiful colonial arcades.

The Cathedral: it was originally built on the site of the old temple of Sunturwasi (House of God), later on the top of the Palace of Inca Wiracocha. Its façade and interior were both built in Renaissance style. The interior is decorated with cedar and alder wood carvings. Of particular value are the choir, the pulpit, the engravings in the altars and furniture. Other highlights include the paintings by important artists and embossed silver work.
Location: Main Square.
Visits: Monday to Saturday 8:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00.

San Blas: it is one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in Cusco, known as the Craftmen´s District; it houses the city’s most important popular artists. Colonial constructions of great charm are built along its narrow, steep streets.
Location: 4 blocks from the Main Square.

Koricancha Temple: it was the main religious building of the Incas dedicated to the worship of the Sun; according to the chroniclers its walls were plated with sheets of gold. Magnificent blocks of finely carved stone were used in its construction.
Location: Corner of Av. El Sol and calle Santo Domingo.
Visits: Monday to Saturday 8:00-17:00.

Sacsayhuamán: this huge Inca fortress is built on three overlapping platforms, each of them over 360 metres long. These platforms are connected by stone stairways and access doors, one of which is 9 meters high and 5 meters wide.
Location: 2 km from Cusco,

Kenko: it is believed it was a worship site. There is a huge 6 meter high stone block that looks like a puma. There are also passages, canals and stairways with stone engravings representing animals.
Location: 3 km from Cusco.
 
Puca Pucará: it was an administrative and military center formed by terraces, stairways, passages, turrets and vaulted niches.
Location: 6 km from Cusco.

Tambomachay: known as the Inca Baths, this site was meant for the cult of water.
Location: 7 km from Cusco.
 
Pisaq: this Andean village is much known because of its famous Indian Market.
Location: 32 km from Cusco.

Urubamba: this village is located in the heart of the Sacred Valley; it was another pre-Hispanic agriculture center.
Location: 78 km from Cusco following the Pisaq route.
 
Ollantaytambo: it is another village located in the Incas’ sacred Valley, its main attraction is Ollantaytambo Fortress.
Location: 97 km from Cusco.

Chincheros:
Located 28 km from Cusco at 3 772 masl, this Inca archaeological complex has also a Colonial church with paintings from the Cusqueña School. Barter is a common activity in Its typical Sunday market.

Machu Picchu
This stone citadel located 112 km from Cusco, was discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1,911. The citadel was built on a very special spot covered in vegetation between two mountains: the Machu Picchu (old mountain) and Huayna Picchu (young mountain), at the foot of which meanders the Urubamba or Vilcanota river (lower jungle featuring abundant flora and fauna).
The site comprises military constructions, plazas, temples and agricultural terraces. The citadel can be reached by train (3-4 hours) or by walking along the Inca Trail, one of the most famous trekking routes in Peru, starting from km 82 of the railway up to the citadel.

Cusco Cuisine:
Food forms part of the friendly atmosphere found by tourists. Chicherías and picanterías are no longer private sites for Cusqueños and, as everything in the city; they are now centers of attraction.
The typical dishes include:

Lima (Pachacamac)
Location: Lima is located in the central part of the country, comprising a coastal strip (facing the Pacific Ocean) and the highlands towards the east.
Area: 34 802 km2
Altitude: 9.8 feet (3 meters).
Temperature: Max 86 F (30º C) and 55 F minimum (13º C). There is no much rain in Lima, the season with the highest humidity is winter which runs from June through September.

Acces Routes:
By land: Lima is linked by the Pan-American Highway with all the cities on the coast as well as with the coastal cities of Ecuador to the north and Chile to the south. The Central Highway, the Marginal Highway and penetration roads provide access to most cities over the highlands and the jungle.
By air: Lima is connected with the world’s most important cities. It is the gateway to Peru’s major destinations through Jorge Chávez International Airport.

Lima highlights:

Plaza Mayor: located in the urban center of the city, it houses within its perimeter three of the most important buildings of colonial times: the Cathedral, the Palace of Viceroys, presently the Government Palace also known as the House of Pizarro, and the City Hall. A bronze fountain which dates from the seventeenth century is placed at its center.

The Cathedral: it is located in the Main Square. Built on the same place as the original 1,555 building, it was rebuilt under the direction of Jesuit priest Juan Rehr after the 1 746 earthquake.

Both its facade and interior are austere; its remarkable wooden choirstalls, altars and the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, who died in 1 541, are to be noted.
Visits: Monday to Saturday 10:00-16:30.

San Francisco’s Church and Convent: it is one of the best colonial architectural complexes of the seventeenth century; it consists of a small square, the convent and the church. The cloisters are decorated in blue Sevillian tiles and the superb Museum of Religious Art contains a valuable collection of masterworks, in addition to the more than 300-year old catacombs.
Location: Jr. Ancash cdra. 3
Visits: Monday to Sunday 9:30-17:30

Foutain Park: this new modern attraction known as the magic circuit of water is a wonderful spectacle of water, light, music and images playing together. In the evenings, the Fountain of Fantasy hosts a colorful laser light program with music and projected images. The Magic Fountain holds the Guinness World Record for the largest public water complex in the world!!!

National Anthropology and Archaeology Museum: here you will find an important collection of ceramics, textiles and gold and silver works belonging to the Chavín, Mochica, Chimú, Tiahuanaco, Pucará, Paracas, Nasca and Inca cultures are exhibited in a didactic way.
Location: Plaza Bolívar, s/n Pueblo Libre.
Visits: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-16:30.

Gold Museum: it has a private collection that belongs to Mr. Miguel Mujica Gallo; it features replicas of gold pieces and jewels from pre-Inca cultures, particularly the Mochica, Chimú and Nasca cultures. It also houses an Arms Museum exhibiting pieces dating back to as early as the sixteenth century.
Location: Av. Alonso de Molina 1100, Santiago de Surco.
Visits: Monday to Sunday 11:30-19:00.
Larco Herrera Museum: it is a superb private collection of ceramics, particularly from the Mochica culture. It has a treasury room that holds exquisite gold work pieces such as the only complete gold pectoral of a Chimú chief ever found.
Location: Av. Bolívar 1515, Pueblo Libre.
Visits: Monday to Sunday 9:00-18:00.

National Museum:  It exhibits a select collection of archaeological pieces showing the main cultural expression of ancient Peru in a didactic way. You can find an interesting replica of the tombs and ornaments of the Lord of Sipán.
Location: Av. Javier Prado Este 2465, San Borja.
Visits: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00. It is closed on December 25th and January 1st.

Pachacamac: Archaeological site located at km 31 of the South Pan-American Highway, about 25 minutes drive from Lima. It was the main ceremonial center in the Peruvian coastline. Its influence declined starting from the fifteenth century when it was conquered by Inca Túpac Yupanqui. The main buildings include the Temple of the Sun and the Acllahuasi, both built during the Inca domination. The principal material used in the buildings, as well as in the entire Peruvian coastline, was mud. The Inca section is the best-preserved part of the archaeological complex (1 440 - 1 533). The archaeological site includes palaces, plazas and temples that have been painstakingly restored and even includes an on-site Museum that houses and interesting collection of Pre-Inca relics.

Lima Cuisine:
Local dishes:

 
The typical desserts include:

Madre de Dios (Manu National Park and Tambopata Reserve)
Location: Madre de Dios is located in the south eastern of Peru, in the Amazon Forest.
Area: 85 183 km2
Altitude: 600 feet (183 meters).
Temperature: Max 93 F (34º C) and 46 F minimum (8º C). Rainy season runs from December through March.
Acces Routes:
By land: The most recommended routes are as follows:
Lima-Arequipa-Cusco-Puerto Maldonado (2 024 km); the trip takes about 40 hours.
By river: From Cusco to Paucartambo-Salvación by land, from Boca Manu-Colorado on boat along the Madre de Dios River to Puerto Maldonado, the trip takes about 4 days.
By air: There are daily flights to Puerto Maldonado from Lima (about 1 h 30 min) and Cusco (about 45 min); there are flights from Cusco to Boca Manu in order to visit Manu National Park.

Madre de Dios highlights:
Manu National Park: it is a biosphere reserve located in Madre de Dios and Paucartambo, Cusco. Before becoming an area protected by the Peruvian government, the Manú National Park was conserved thanks to its inaccessibility. The park remains fairly inaccessible by road to this day. In 1977, UNESCO recognised it as a Reserve of Biosphere and in 1987; it was pronounced a World Heritage Site. The park protects several ecological zones ranging from as low as 150 meters above sea level in parts of the Amazon Basin to Puna grassland at altitudes of 4200 meters. Because of this topographical range, it has one of highest levels of biodiversity of any park in the world. Overall, more than 15,000 species of plants are found in Manú, and up to 250 varieties of trees have been found in a single hectare. The reserve is a destination for birdwatchers from all over the world, as it is home to over 1000 species of birds, more than the number of bird species found in the United States and Canada combined..
There are many access routes to the Manu Reserve, the main ones departing from the city of Cusco, by land (about 12 h) up to Atalaya or Shintuya, and then by river (about 6 h) through the Alto Madre de Dios and Manu rivers, or by air (about 30 minutes) up to the locality of Boca Manu and then on boat along the Manu river (about 4 h).

Macaw Clay Lick: located in the Tambopata-Candamo Zone, on the left bank of the Tambopata river, 70 km from Puerto Maldonado and about 8 hour ride on motorboat, this area is known for its variety of macaws and because it is the largest colpa (clay lick) in the Peruvian Amazon region, gathering a large number of macaws, parrots and parakeets. Every morning at 6:00 a.m. these birds perform their fluttering ritual before ingesting clay in the river bank. This spectacle lasts approximately 25 to 30 minutes, after which the birds leave to return the next day.

Tambopata-Candamo Reserved Zone: located 40 km from Puerto Maldonado and 3 hour sailing the Tambopata River on a motorized canoe, the reserved zone comprises the basin of Tambopata, Malinoswki and La Torre rivers, as well as Tavara and Candamo rivers. On the north, the zone goes along the edge of Madre de Dios river. Most of the forest inside the reserve is intact.

Sandoval Lake: located on the right bank of Madre de Dios River, 10 km from Puerto Maldonado. The trip on motorboat takes approximately 25 minutes followed by a 1 ½ hour walk in the forest. During the journey visitors can observe a large variety of flora species such as orchids, platanillos and hugurahuis. As regards wildlife fauna, there are large numbers of ducks, giant otters, caimans, wild chickens (shansho), turtles (charapas) and a large variety of fish such as paiche. There is a section in the lake in which temperature ranges from 20º C to 24º C, here visitors can enjoy a refreshing bath free of danger. Experienced rowers take visitors on canoes on excursions across the lake to watch the wildlife flora and the birds that live in the surroundings.

Madre de Dios Cuisine:
Typical dishes:

The traditional drinks include:

Ica (Nasca Lines and Ballestas Islands)
Location: Ica is located in central south coastal part of the county.
Area: 21,305 km2
Altitude: 1,312 feet (400 meters).
Temperature: Max 90 F (32º C) and 50 F minimum (10º C). Rain is unusual and it only happens during the El Niño phenomenon.

Acces Routes:
By land: Lima-Ica (300 km) on the South Pan-American Highway about 4 h drive from Lima.
By air: The main airport is located in Pisco; however there are no regular commercial flights.
Flights over Nasca Lines may depart from the airport of Pisco and Ica and Nasca airfields

Ica highlights:
Ballestas Islands: the islands are home to some endemic seabirds like the Peruvian Booby, Guanay Cormorant, Peruvian Pelican and Humboldt Penguin. The islands are uninhabited by humans, but it houses thousand of sea lions. Daily boat excursions depart from Paracas penisula.
Paracas National Reserve: it is located 250 km south of Lima and about 3 hour drive; it spreads across 335 thousand ha. It was established to protect and preserve endangered animal species; this is the only protected area in Peru that comprises a marine ecosystem. There are boat excursions from the port of Paracas to the Ballestas Islands where sea lions, Humboldt penguins, flamingoes or pariguanas and seabirds can be closely observed.
Nasca Lines: the Lines are a series of ancient geoglyphs located in the Nasca Desert of Peru. They have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The high, arid plateau stretches more than 80 kilometres (50 mi) between the towns of Nasca and Palpa on the Pampas de Jumana. Although some local geoglyphs resemble Paracas motifs, scholars believe the Nazca Lines were created by the Nazca culture nearly a millennium ago, between 200 BC and 700 AD. The hundreds of individual figures range in complexity from simple lines to stylized hummingbirds, spiders, monkeys, fish, sharks and others.
Huacachina Lagoon: this magic spot is located 5 km southwest of Ica and about 6 minutes drive. Its superb landscape is surrounded by high sandbanks, palm tree groves and age old huarango trees.
Bodega Tacama (Wine Cellar): This winery makes world renowned wines and pisco brandy with sophisticated equipment while preserving the old house and stables originally property of the Jesuits.
Location: 10 km north east from Ica in the district of La Tinguiña.
Visits: Monday to Sunday 9:00-15:00.

Ica Cuisine:
Typical dishes:

Puno (Lake Titicaca)
Location: Puno is located in the south eastern region of the county on the Collao plateau, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Area: 71 999 km2
Altitude: 12,550 feet (3,825 meters).
Temperature: Max 66 F (19º C) and 23 F minimum (-5º C). Rainy season runs from December through March.
Acces Routes:
By land: The most recommended way is the Lima-Arequipa-Juliaca-Puno route (1,302 km) which takes about 24 hour drive.
By air: There are daily flights to Juliaca from Lima (about 1 h 45 minutes) and from Arequipa and Cusco (about 45 minutes).
By railroad: There is a train service linking Puno from Cusco. The train leaves on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, and journey takes 10 hours.

Puno highlights:
Lake Titicaca: Situated 10 blocks from Puno’s Main Square and about 7 minutes walk, Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world (3 810 masl), with an area of approximately 8 560 km2, a length of 194 km and an average width of 65 km In places where its depths exceed 25 m, its colors range from deep blue to, in its shallow reaches, the pale green of aquatic plants.

Uros: these reed Islands are located 4 km from Puno and about 20 minutes motorboat ride. The original inhabitants of these floating islands are said to descend from one of the most ancient peoples of the Americas.

Taquile: these islands are located 35 km from the city of Puno and about 3 hour motorboat ride. This island is treasured for its great ethnic and cultural value. Tourists wishing to stay the night are lodged in the homes of local families.

Amantaní: this island is located 37 km from the port of Puno and about 4 h 30 minutes motorboat ride, this island is also important for its ethnic and cultural value.

Sillustani Tombs: these pre-incan tombs are located 28 km north of Puno on the shores of Umayo Lagoon. They can be visited on the way to Juliac airport.

Puno Cuisine:
Typical dishes:

La Libertad (Trujillo and Chan - Chan)
Location: La Libertad is situated in the north of Peru.
Area: 25,962 km2
Altitude: 105 feet (32 meters).
Temperature: Max 86 F (30º C) and 59 F minimum (15º C). Rainy season runs from June to August.
Acces Routes:
By road: Lima-Trujillo (561 km) – approximately 8 hours by car along the North Pan American Highway.
By air: Daily flights available from Lima to Trujillo (approximately 45 minutes.).

La Libertad highlights:
Chan – Chan: this was the largest mud city in pre-Hispanic America. It was the capital of the Gran Chimu Kingdom and covered 20 km2, from the proximity of Port Huanchaco to Mount Campana, with an estimated population of over 100 thousand people. The citadel consists of squares, dwellings, warehouses, workshops, mazes, walls, excellent paths and pyramid temples. Its enormous walls were intricately decorated with geometric figures, zoomorphic and mythological characters.
Location: in the Moche valley, 5 km northwest from Trujillo.
Visits: Monday to Sunday 9:00-17:00.

El Brujo Archaeological Complex: this is one of the most valuable archaeological monuments on Peru’s northern coast, where a number of cultures developed since the pre-Ceramic period (5 000 years ago), until the viceroyal period.
Location: in the Chicama Valley, 59 km from Trujillo, about 1 hour and 25 minutes by car.
Huaca del Sol: this burial ground is situated in the Moche countryside, 8 km from Trujillo, about 15 minutes by car. It is an unevenly shaped pyramid more than 20 meters tall.
According to tradition, it was built in only three days, using 250 thousand men and about 70 million adobe bricks. It preserves the beautiful harmony of its volumetric features, with platforms placed at regular intervals. It was used for funeral and ceremonial purposes and possibly also as an administrative and dwelling place for the elite.

Huaca de la Luna: this burial ground is also situated in the Moche valley,smaller than Huaca del Sol, but there are still some murals left on the top of the walls, with clearly defined outlines, depicting the face of the god AI-APAEK. It is a 21 meter tall monument of superimposed temples, a treasure chest of marvelous surprises, in which archaeologists discovered a tomb containing more than 40 sacrificed warriors.
Location: 8 km from Trujillo, about 15 minutes by car.
Visits: Monday to Sunday 9:00-17:00.

Trujillo Cuisine:
Typical dishes: