El Brujo Day Trip

El Brujo Day Trip

Embark on a journey to El Brujo and Magdalena de Cao, 37 miles north of Trujillo. Learn about the Lady of Cao, a prominent figure from the Chimú culture. Explore the monument dedicated to her and visit traditional shops. Taste the Inca drink chicha de añejo.

Continue to the El Brujo Archaeological Site, a significant location housing ceremonial sites and the pyramid tomb of a ruler. Tour the museum displaying the mummified Lady of Cao and her jewelry collection of semi-precious stones and beads.

Conclude the trip with a local lunch before returning to Trujillo by 5 pm. Witness the historical role of women in pre-Columbian Peru and the diverse civilizations that once thrived in this region.