Highlights
- Huaca Rajada Archaeological Complex
- Royal Tombs of the Lord of Sipán
- Brüning National Museum
Description
Immerse yourself in the splendor of ancient Peru and discover the history behind the most impressive archaeological finds on the American continent. On this full-day excursion from Chiclayo, you'll travel through the fertile Lambayeque Valley to uncover the rich ritual, artistic, and political heritage of the great civilizations of northern Peru.
Your day begins at the archaeological complex of Huaca Rajada, the exact site where a discovery was made in 1987 that revolutionized archaeology worldwide: the intact tomb of the Lord of Sipán. Accompanied by an official specialized guide, you'll tour this impressive adobe structure and explore the replicas of the burial chambers in their original positions. You'll learn about the Moche hierarchy, the importance of their rulers, priests, and warriors, and the fascinating complexity of their ancient rituals.
Next, you'll transfer to the city of Lambayeque to visit the renowned Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum. Designed with cutting-edge architecture inspired by the truncated Moche pyramids, this museum hosts the original treasures of the Lord of Sipán. Marvel at solid gold crowns, ceremonial scepters, Spondylus shell pectorals, turquoise earspools, and dazzling silver and gold-plated copper jewelry that reveal the extraordinary level of goldsmithing in this culture.
After some time to enjoy Lambayeque's famous cuisine at a local restaurant, you'll round off your experience at the historic Heinrich Brüning National Archaeological Museum. At this iconic venue, you'll see an extraordinary collection spanning thousands of years of cultural evolution in the north. Admire the mastery of goldsmithing, textiles, and ceramics from the Cupisnique, Moche, Lambayeque (Sicán), Chimú, and Inca cultures, with a special highlight being the room dedicated to the Priestess of Chornancap, a powerful female figure from the ancient elite.
With comfortable air-conditioned transportation, a guide who is an expert passionate about history, and a comprehensive itinerary, this experience is designed to offer you the most complete and memorable cultural tour of Chiclayo.
Includes
Hotel pickup
Tourism transportation
Spanish-speaking tour guide
Excludes
meals
Entrance tickets (26 soles per person)
Hotel drop-off
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
