The Chan-Chan archaeological site is a highlight of Peru’s Moche Route,. The complex was the capital of the Chimú civilization from AD 900 to 1400. Located about 5 kilometers (about 3 miles) west of Trujillo, it was built around AD 1300 and covers about 28 square kilometers (11 square miles), making it the largest mud […]
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Northern Peru offers year-round sunshine on the coastal, desert shores, UNESCO World Heritage sites along the Moche Route, encompassing Trujillo and Chiclayo, and natural and archaelogical wonders in Chachapoyas, including Gocta Waterfall and Kuelap fortress. Aracari shares travel articles, interviews with local specialists and reviews on things to do and where to stay on a northern peru tour.
The best of Northern Peru: Chachapoyas Tour
Chachapoyas, situated deep in Peru’s northern Sierra, is steeped in history, peppered with the remnants of powerful pre-Inca civilizations, and contains vast swathes of dramatic, rugged landscapes. The must-see sites of a tailormade Chachapoyas tour will take you to the impressive ruins of Kuelap, perched on a hilltop overlooking stunning scenery, and hike to the towering […]
The best of Chachapoyas Peru
Celebrating the beauty of Chachapoyas Peru Poised on the brink of mass exposure, Chachapoyas Peru, is a swathe of dense cloud forest in the Andes of Northeastern Peru, and holds a special place in our hearts. In some ways, Aracari’s history is intertwined with this magical place. It was here, in “Indiana Jones” country, that archaeologists […]