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PNMHI9 - THE CHIMU KINGDOM
SUMMARY
DURATION AND PERIOD Full Day LOCATION La Libertad Region ALTITUDE From 100 m to 800 m ATTRACTIONS Historical Monuments: Archaeological Complex of Chan Chan, Huaca del Sol y de la Luna. Live culture: Gastronomy. Natural complexes: Huanchaco Cove. TYPES OF TOURISM Historical GUIDE – TOUR CONDUCTOR Spanish, English, French, German and according to the availability and demand
CONCEPT
La Libertad Region is characterized by the presence of two major pre-Incas cultures: the Moche and the Chimu. The Moche culture owns the most spectacular administrative area with the Archeological Complex of Huaca del Sol and de la Luna, and various Huacas that complement this administrative center, whether the Chimu Culture owns the majesty with the complex of Chan Chan, considered the largest clay citadel in the world and declared world heritage by the UNESCO. During this visit, we will also attend a demonstration of small “Totora Horses”, the ancestors of surfing. Eventually, walking, riding or cycling, we will go along the shores of Tacaynamo Sea.
CUSCO LAMBAYEQUE Email: [email protected] Av. Manco Cápac 515 – Wanchaq Ca. M. M. Izaga 740 Of. 207 - Chiclayo www.chaskiventura.com T: 51+ 84 233952 T: 51 +74 221282
ITINERARY
THE CHIMU KINGDOM
Reception at the selected point.
BEGINNING OF THE SERVICES
We will start our visit with the archaeological complex of Huaca de la Luna, residence and administration centre of the Moche Kingdom, an ancient pre-Columbian civilization that blossomed in the region for more than 700 years. We will observe the undeniable traces of their monuments expressed in their buildings in a landscape marked with the imposing Cerro Blanco, the vegetation that grows by the river Moche and proximity to the sea. Both Huaca de la Luna and Huaca del Sol were the centre of the Mochica’s power, a people that expanded between 100 and 900 years after Christ.
Our next item will be Chan Chan (from Muchik Jang-Jang, "sun-sun"), which is the largest pre-Columbian adobe city built in the northern coast of Peru by the Chimu culture. Chan Chan is a majestic citadel built hundreds of years ago by the skilled hands of hundreds of men. It was declared a World Patrimony by the UNESCO in 1986.
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Then, we will take some time to enjoy the taste of the local cuisine that will reveal us thousand years of culinary tradition.
After lunch, we will go to Huanchaco, a traditional cove whose inhabitants still maintain some customs inherited from their ancestors, the Mochicas, like the totora horses (“caballitos de totora”), some small reed boats they use to surf on the waves. This tradition dates back from more 3000 years ago.
Transfer to the selected point END OF THE SERVICES
SERVICES AND COMFORT INCLUDED Private transport. Professional Guide. Entrance to the attractions. Typical Lunch. NOT INCLUDED Tips for the staff. Extra drinks. WE Camera and/or video camera with extra battery. RECOMMEND Light clothing, comfortable shoes, rain coat, cap. Rucksack or suitcase. Extra cash, particularly for those interested in purchasing handicraft. Water bottle, insect repellent, sunscreen, personal toiletries. Personal medicines. LAMBAYEQUE Tel. : (00-51-74) - 221282 Cel.: (00-51- 74) 978163131 / RPM *510276 CUSCO Tel. : (00-51-84) -233952 WWW.CHASKIVENTURA.COM [email protected]