From Trujillo || Tour to Chan Chan Beach and Huanchaco
ID: GYG820799-1305445
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
On this tour to 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 indicated time, we will meet at the agreed meeting point 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 head to Huanchaco Beach, a beach known worldwide for its strong waves. Its name comes from the word guaukocha, which means "lagoon of golden fish." In Huanchaco, you will have an hour of free time to have lunch or to relax walking along the shore while admiring the caballitos de totora, boats made from a local plant, which will surely surprise you! From Huanchaco we will finally return to Trujillo.
Highlights
- Visit the Chan Chan citadel, the largest clay city in the world!
- Huanchaco Pier, a beach resort famous for its history and its boats.
- Discover the best candy stores in Trujillo and taste the city's King Kong.
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.
