From Trujillo || Excursion to Chan Chan Beach and Huanchaco
ID: GYG858669-1355216
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
On this tour of Chan Chan and Huanchaco we will immerse ourselves in ancient Peruvian culture and discover one of the most important pre-Hispanic cities in America.
At the agreed time, we will meet on Jirón Orbegoso street in Trujillo and head to the pre-Columbian city of Chan Chan, a pre-Hispanic adobe settlement belonging to the Chimú kingdom. For an hour, we will visit the Nik Ann palace, full of monochrome reliefs, and the Chan Chan Site Museum, whose pieces will provide us with valuable information about the pre-Columbian history of Peru. After visiting Chan Chan, we will go to Huanchaco beach, a beach known throughout the world for its fierce waves. Its name comes from the word guaukocha, which means "lagoon of the golden fish." In Huanchaco, you will have an hour of free time to have lunch or relax by strolling along the shore while admiring the caballitos de totora, boats made from a local plant, which will undoubtedly surprise you! From Huanchaco we will finally return to Trujillo. Arrival at your hotel is scheduled three and a half hours after the start of the activity.
Highlights
- Discover the best candy stores in Trujillo, the best King Kong in town.
- Visit the Chan Chan citadel, the largest mud city in the world!
- Huanchaco Pier, a seaside resort famous for its history and its boats.
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
