Brujo & Cao Museum Private Tour

Become an archaeologist for a day and discover the impressive constructions and magnificent polychrome paintings at Huacas de Cao: the city of eternal spring.

Brujo & Cao Museum Private Tour

We'll pick you up at your hotel in the morning and head to Brujo: pyramids built to resemble the Mochica view of the cosmos, located 40 miles north in Magdalena de Cao. After a brief stop, we continue through sugar cane fields to the three famous Mochica huacas: Cao, Partida, and Prieta. You'll admire the impressive constructions and polychrome relief paintings depicting customs of that era.

After a short break, we will visit the Cao Museum, where the remains of the former Mochica governess of Cao are located. You will learn about her role in challenging gender norms in ancient culture. The mummy of the lady of Cao exhibits preserved tattoos of snakes and spiders on her hands and ankles.

Among the excavated vestiges are remarkable pieces of ceramics depicting the wildlife, hunting of deer and sea lions, textiles, and baskets. The tour includes a visit to a room dedicated to human sacrifice rituals, showcasing representations of prisoners and battles.

After a day of exploring the cultural heritage of the Mochicas, we will return you to your hotel in Trujillo.

Children under 5 years old

This tour is free for children under 5 years. They must ride on an adult's lap on the bus.

Hotel pick up in Trujillo

The tour includes pick-up from hotels in the city center. An additional supplement applies for accommodations in remote areas.