DETAILS

FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Visit the Main Square, or “Plaza de Armas” of Trujillo: considered to be the largest in Peru, it is surrounded by magnificent colonial houses and the Cathedral. Explore several of the old colonial houses that have made Trujillo famous, including Mariscal de Orbegoso, where the only Trujillan President of Peru lived, the Casa de la Emancipacion, and the Iturregui Palace.

Afterwards, you will visit the greatest ruins of the Mochica culture. Built between 100 and 800 AD the huge adobe pyramids of the Sun and the Moon are thought to have combined the administrative and religious centers of the day. The Huaca del Sol, (Pyramid of the Sun), is estimated to contain 140,000,000 adobe bricks, and is the largest adobe pyramid in Peru. The Huaca de la Luna (Pyramid of the Moon) is a “live” archaeological site, with continuing excavations and discoveries.

Your tour ends with a brief visit to a local ranch famous for breeding the “Caballo de Paso” or “Stepping Horse,” a breed unique to Peru. Known for its unusual high stepping and very comfortable gait, the Peruvian Paso horse has become a symbol for the coastal region of Peru. You will enjoy a Paso horse exhibition and typical local snacks.
 
SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Take in the highlights of Trujillo, Peru’s third largest city famous for its magnificent colonial houses. Then a visit to the huge adobe pyramids of the Sun and the Moon reveals the greatest ruins of the Mochica culture. Conclude your tour at a local ranch famous for breeding the unique Peruvian Paso horse to enjoy a demonstration of their high-stepping gait and some local snacks.
 
TIMING BREAKDOWN
00:00 - 00:30 Drive from pier to central Trujillo
00:30 - 01:30 Tour of Trujillo’s central square and colonial mansions; Bathrooms available
01:30 - 02:00 Drive to Sun and Moon Temples
02:00 - 02:50 Tour of Sun and Moon Temples; Bathrooms available
02:50 - 03:50 Paso horse exhibition; Bathrooms available
03:50 - 05:00 Drive back to pier

Approximate duration: 5 hours
 
OPERATIONAL NOTES
- A reasonable amount of walking is involved in Trujillo and at the Sun and Moon Temples, where guests need to climb approximately 40 steps to reach the top of the temple. We do not recommend this tour for guests with limited mobility
- While the attractions in central Trujillo and the Ranch are suitable for wheelchairs, the Sun and Moon Temples are not
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses recommended
- Colonial houses in the center of Trujillo are sometimes closed. Alternatives will be offered in such cases
- The chronological order of this tour is subject to change
- Activity level is Moderate

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