Drier period on the north coast favors archaeological sites and roads.
PERU · HERITAGE + CULTURE
PERU — ARCHAEOLOGICAL NORTH
Mochicas, chimús and royal tombs in addition to the classic circuit of Machu Picchu.
DURATION8 days
BEST TIMEApr–Nov
EXPERIENCEHeritage + Culture
COUNTRYPeru
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Trujillo → Chan Chan → Chiclayo → Sipán
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Trujillo — heritage and local atmosphere
2Chan Chan — heritage and local atmosphere
3Chiclayo — heritage and local atmosphere
4Sipán — heritage and local atmosphere
5Sites, monuments and cultural landscapes of great historical and symbolic value.
Mochicas, chimús and royal tombs in addition to the classic circuit of Machu Picchu. Trujillo, Chan Chan, Chiclayo and Sipán show how the past still organizes the contemporary city, from the great monumental works to the neighborhoods that survived the changes of regime.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Trujillo
Arrival and start of the trip in Trujillo, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overloading the first day.
DAY 2
Chan Chan — Identity of Destiny
Time dedicated to heritage, neighborhoods, and local traditions in Chan Chan, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation, and travel profile.
DAY 3
Chan Chan - Main Experience
Time dedicated to architecture and cultural life in Chan Chan, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and profile of the trip.
DAY 4
Chiclayo —Time to Dig Deeper
Time dedicated to living and everyday history in Chiclayo, with choices adjusted to the climate, the operation and the profile of the trip.
DAY 5
Chiclayo — Identity of Destiny
Time dedicated to heritage, neighborhoods and local traditions in Chiclayo, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and travel profile.
DAY 6
Sipán - Main Experience
Time dedicated to architecture and cultural life in Sipán, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and profile of the trip.
DAY 7
Sipán — time to deepen
Time dedicated to living and daily history in Sipán, with choices adjusted to the climate, the operation and the profile of the trip.
DAY 8
End of the trip
Last hours in Sipán and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Mochicas, chimús and royal tombs in addition to the classic circuit of Machu Picchu. The proposal gains depth by connecting Trujillo → Chan Chan → Chiclayo → Sipán, with the concept of sites, monuments and cultural landscapes of great historical and symbolic value. and rhythm designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
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