Chankillo & Carob Tree Forest Excursion

Discover the history of the ancient fortified temple of Chankillo on this excursion from Casma, which also includes a visit to the carob tree forest located at the archaeological site.

Chankillo & Carob Tree Forest Excursion

After picking you up at 9 am at your hotel in Casma, we'll head to the archaeological site of Chankillo, located just half an hour away.

Chankillo was declared a World Heritage Site in July 2021 and is the oldest astronomical complex in the Americas, dating between 257 and 201 BC. During the visit, we'll learn details about the region's worldview.

We'll continue the tour by observing the ancient fortified temple, which is 300 meters long with several concentric walls over 5 meters high. We'll discuss potential reasons for these dimensions and explore a plausible theory based on other local discoveries, indicating the area may have been used for recreating battles.

Several carob tree trunks have also been found in Chankillo, serving as lintels. After discovering their architectural significance, we'll visit the carob tree forest within the archaeological center, where we will learn about the properties and benefits of this tree.

From the carob forest, we'll return to your hotel in Casma, arriving between 11 and 11:30 am.