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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Peru is home to an astonishingly rich range of archaelogical sites, built by a range of cultures. Read about Peru’s best historic sites and their history, from small ruins to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Find helpful travel information on how to visit thes arechaeoligcal treasures and information on the leading experts and specialists in their field who can guide guests traveling to Peru with Aracari, the experts in tailormade travel to Peru.
Caral and Cajamarca: Journeying where few tourists journey –
Caral and Cajamarca: Highlights of the North Northern Peru is an Aracari must and Nigel Richardson shares his insights on why now’s the time to visit the wondrous Pre-Inca archeological site of Caral as well as the Northern Peru’s colonial gem called Cajamarca. Take a look at what he had to say in the UK’s Daily […]
