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Huaraz, Trujillo & the North Itineraries
Desert oases that harbor pre-Columbian ruins, majestic
mountains that ofer some of the continent's most super-
lative trekking, and plenty of sunny beaches - allow at
least seven days to visit the main sights.
TRUJILLO TO CHACHAPOYAS
Surf & Turf
Begin in
(1) Trujillo
, where you can admire the colonial architecture, such as the
pristinely preserved Casa de Urquiaga. On the second day go back in time with a visit to
one of several nearby pre-Columbian ruins: the sprawling adobe city of
(2) Chan Chan
,
once the largest city in the Americas, or
(3) Las Huacas del Sol y de la Luna
, a Moche
ceremonial complex.
Continue up the coast to
(4) Chiclayo
, taking a day to explore the witch doctors' market
and to try the divine local seafood (the flash-seared ceviche at Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet is a
must). Also visit the unparalleled treasures of the Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipán in nearby
(5) Lambayeque
.
