Chan Chan Day Trip & Artisanal Fishing in Huanchaco

Discover the history of the largest adobe city in South America on our Chan Chan day trip. You'll also do some artisanal fishing in Huanchaco and see the traditional reed watercraft boats used in this city.

Chan Chan Day Trip & Artisanal Fishing in Huanchaco

At 8 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Trujillo and set off on our day trip to Chan Chan and Huanchaco, two notable locations in northeast Peru.

We'll head to Huanchaco, located 30 minutes from Trujillo. First, we'll visit the beach to observe fishermen using their caballito de totora reed watercraft. You'll also have the opportunity to try this traditional fishing technique.

Next, we'll visit the huachaques, totora reed farms, to learn more about the uses of this aquatic plant. Following this, we'll go to the Church of the Virgen del Socorro for a view of Huanchaco Bay.

Lunch will be available at a nearby restaurant featuring a two-course meal with a local drink.

After lunch, we'll explore the Chan Chan citadel, the largest mud city in the world. We'll visit the pre-Columbian ruins of the Nik Ann Palace with its reliefs depicting birds and fish, and learn about the secret passages used by its inhabitants during Incas attacks.

We'll return to Trujillo, arriving at 4 pm.