Private Tour for minimum 2 people

Costs:
• Adults: $50
• Children: $40 ( From 5 to 12 years old).

Departures: From 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Itinerary:

El Brujo Archaeological Complex and the Lady of Cao

We travel north from Trujillo along the Pan-American Highway to Chocope, approximately 35 km away. From there, we take a secondary road to the historic town of Magdalena de Cao, located about 15 km away. Here, you can explore local shops selling traditional handicrafts before continuing to the fascinating El Brujo Archaeological Complex, one of the most important archaeological sites of the Moche civilization in northern Peru.

The complex consists of three main archaeological monuments: Huaca Prieta, Huaca El Brujo, and Huaca Cao Viejo.

Huaca Cao Viejo and Its Polychrome Murals

We visit Huaca Cao Viejo, famous for its beautiful polychrome murals and impressive adobe architecture. In the Ceremonial Plaza, we discover representations of prisoners and a wall featuring imagery associated with the Mochica calendar.

We then continue to the ceremonial enclosure where the tomb of the Lady of Cao was discovered. The walls of this area feature remarkable murals depicting Aia-Paec, a principal deity of the Moche civilization, as well as the catfish, an important symbol in the region’s coastal environment.

Cao Museum: Discover the Lady of Cao

The Cao Museum offers an overview of the cultural development of the El Brujo Archaeological Complex. Its six thematic exhibition halls display a fascinating collection of archaeological artifacts, including textiles, pottery, decorated gourds, and wooden ornaments.

The final exhibition hall is dedicated to the Lady of Cao, whose tomb was discovered in 2006. Her burial revealed an extraordinary collection of personal and ceremonial ornaments, including earrings, nose rings, crowns, necklaces, tunics, and ceremonial clubs.

Visitors can also see her remarkably well-preserved remains and learn about the intricate tattoos depicting snakes and spiders that still adorn her arms. These discoveries have made the Lady of Cao one of the most fascinating figures in the study of the ancient Moche civilization.

Join our El Brujo archaeological tour from Trujillo to explore the extraordinary history, art, and cultural legacy of northern Peru.

Duration:
4 1/2 hours aprox.

Language:
English, Spanish or French.

Inclusions:
• Official Tour Guide.
• Car with air-conditioning.
• Entrance fees.
What’s not included:
• Meals.
• Tip: It is strictly voluntary.

Cancellation Policy for Daily Tours:
• If a notification of cancellation is received until 2 days before the tour, the full deposit is reimbursed after discounting administrative costs.

• No reimbursement will be made if the notification of cancellation is received less than 48 hours before the tour or in the case of a no-show by passenger(s) or for cancellations made during the trip itself.

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