Living North: History, Nature and Sustainability 10 Days / 9 Nights

• • Pick up at hotel and departure to the south of Trujillo, beginning of the Moche Route.
  • Visit to the Site Museum of Huacas de Moche:

• • • We will observe original pieces found during archaeological excavations.
    • Visual and cultural introduction to the majesty of the Huacas del Sol and de la Luna.

• • Guided walk through the Huacas del Sol y de la Luna Archaeological Complex, Approximate duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes:

• • • We will see the polychrome murals that reveal the cosmovision and ritual life of the Mochica culture.
    • Interpretation by a specialized guide on the symbolism and construction techniques.

• • Stop at the Moche Artisan's House:

• • • We will observe how traditional ceramic pieces are made using ancestral techniques.
    • Option to purchase handcrafted souvenirs

• Lunch at local restaurant recommended, with regional ingredients. (Vegetarian option available)

• Visit to the Chan Chan Site Museum:

• • Scale model and exhibition on the urban planning of the largest adobe citadel in the world.

• Tour of the Nik An Palace (Chan Chan):

• • Walk among its walls decorated with reliefs representing fishing, marine fauna and nets.
  • Interpretation of the daily life of the Chimú and their relationship with the sea.

• Arrival at Huanchaco Beach:

• Observation of traditional caballitos de totora, used by local fishermen since pre-Hispanic times.

• Optional activityShort caballito de totora ride (depending on weather conditions and availability).

• Overnight in Huanchaco, in beachfront accommodations.

• • 6:00 a.m. (optional): Observation of the work of local fishermen who, at dawn, enter the sea with their boats. caballitos de totora, preserving a millenary tradition.

NoteNon-invasive activity, respecting the daily work of the community. Breakfast at hotel.

• • Departure to the North (approx. 8:30 a.m.)

During the tour, our guide will interpret the coastal landscapes and Andean mountains that accompany the route to the valley of the Chicama River.

• Arrival at El Brujo Archaeological Complex - Huaca Cao Viejo:

Guided tour of the Moche ceremonial site. Visit to the Site Museum, where the famous Tattooed Mummy - Lady of Cao, considered one of the most important sovereigns of ancient Peru. Interpretation of funerary techniques, body art and the role of women in the Moche elite.

• Time to enjoy a local lunch on the way, with traditional flavors of the valley. (Vegetarian option available)

Continuation of the trip to Chiclayo

• Estimated arrival: 4:00 p.m.

• • Guided tour of the famous Warlock Market, in downtown Chiclayo.

• • • We will discover a rich mix of medicinal herbs, ritual objects and natural products used in the traditional medicine of northern Peru.

• • • RecommendationRespectful observation and cultural guidance on local practices.

• Departure to Huaca Rajada (Lambayeque):

• Visit to the archaeological site where the tomb of the Lord of Sipan was discovered..

• Tour of the Site Museum, The museum preserves original pieces and allows us to contextualize this historical find.
• Interpretation of the excavation process, funerary rituals and legacy of the Mochica elite.

• Free time for lunch at a local restaurant.

• Option to have lunch with typical dishes such as rice with duck, seco de cabrito or northern ceviche (vegetarian option available).

• In the afternoon, visit to the emblematic Royal Tombs of the Lord of Sipan Museum (Lambayeque):

• Considered one of the best museums in South America, it stands out for its architecture inspired by Mochica pyramids.
• We will observe gold jewelry, ceramics and textiles that reveal the splendor of ancient Peru.
• Estimated time: 2 h visit with specialized guide.

• Transfer to the bus station for departure to Chachapoyas.

7:30 pm: Departure by Mobile Bus 160°.

• 6:00 am.Arrival in the morning to Chachapoyas. Pick up and transfer to the hotel, so you can have breakfast and leave your things.

9:00 am, Departure to Nuevo Tingo. We will go up the modern cable car system, enjoying spectacular views of the green valleys and mountains that surround the region.

• Visit to the Kuelap Fortress, Guided tour of the monumental complex located at 3,000 meters above sea level, known as the “Machu Picchu of the North”.”
• Visit to The Empire, A tour of approximately 30 minutes where we will observe circular and rectangular constructions.

• Time for lunch

• Visit to Silic.
• Return to Chachapoyas.
• Dinner and Overnight.

Breakfast at the Hotel

• 8:00 am.Departure to the community of Cocachimba (1 hr approximately), upon arrival we will start one of the best trekking routes.
• Gocta Waterfall, The journey (approximately 2 hours per section, although it may vary) is done through an ecological trail surrounded by biodiversity: endemic birds, orchids, coffee plantations and native trees. During the walk, a guide will share information about the fauna, flora and the community's efforts to conserve this fragile ecosystem.
• Once at the waterfall we will take time to rest and admire its beauty, we will also enjoy a picnic.
• Then we return to the Cocachimba Community to enjoy the local gastronomy.
• Return to Chachapoyas
• Overnight

• 07:30 a.m.. - Departure from Chachapoyas
• Departure to the village of San Bartolo (2h approx.). During the journey, the guide will explain the importance of family farming, traditional crops and how communities maintain sustainable practices that ensure life in these mountains.
• 09:30 a.m.. - Welcome
• Upon arrival, we will be welcomed at the Welcome House, managed by the community. There, some of the villagers will share with us an introduction to their culture, their communal organization and the role they play in the protection of the mausoleums. This first encounter connects us with the warmth and hospitality that characterizes the area.
• 10:00 a.m. - Hike to the Revash Mausoleums
• Accompanied by our guide and a local, we start the hike (1h approx.) to the mausoleums. On the way, we will visit a Muesca House, an example of the ancient Chachapoyas dwellings. There we will learn how they were built, how family life was organized and food storage practices.
• 11:00 a.m.. - Observation of the Mausoleums of Revash
• We arrive at the natural viewpoint in front of the Revash Mausoleums, small funeral houses painted in red and white that stand on top of a cliff. The guide will explain their symbolism and function, while the villagers tell us how these places are part of their memory and identity.
• 12:00 p.m.. - Return to San Bartolo
• We return with a community member (1h approx.), sharing more about daily life, local agriculture and its close relationship with nature.
• 01:00 p.m.. - Community lunch in Leymebamba
• Transfer to Leymebamba (1h approx.), where we will enjoy a typical lunch prepared by local families, rescuing native ingredients and culinary traditions. This experience strengthens the family economy and connects us with the sustainable gastronomy of the region.
• 02:00 p.m.. - Visit to the Leymebamba Museum
• In the afternoon we will explore the Mallqui Museum of Leymebamba, famous for housing more than 200 Chachapoyas mummies found in the Laguna de los Cóndores. Here we will discover textiles, ceramics and ritual objects that reflect the funerary cosmovision of this people.
• The museum is also an example of joint work between science and community, which ensures the conservation of cultural heritage. Its gardens, inhabited by hummingbirds and orchids, invite us to reflect on the union between nature and culture.

Afternoon/evening - Overnight in Leymebamba

• 07:00 a.m. - Departure from Leymebamba

Road trip (10 hours approx.)

• During the tour, we will witness a unique natural spectacle: The jungle brow slowly says goodbye, with its characteristic greenery and humidity. Little by little, we enter the Cajamarca highlands, where the climate is drier and the landscape changes to golden mountains and agricultural valleys.

• Along the way we will observe rural communities that make their living from agriculture and livestock, and learn how ancestral wisdom still guides their sustainable farming and ranching practices.

• This journey is not only a physical trip: it is also an opportunity to contemplate the cultural and natural diversity of Peru, understanding how people adapt to each geography and keep their traditions alive.

• 05:00 p.m. - Arrival to Cajamarca

• Once in the city, known as “the capital of the Peruvian carnival” and scene of transcendental historical events, we will visit the famous:

  Baños del Inca

• Here we will enjoy a thermal bath in the same waters that, according to tradition, were used by the Inca Atahualpa. Its relaxing and healing properties will allow us to renew our energies after the trip and acclimatize to the new Andean environment.
• This moment is also a symbolic encounter with history, since the fate of the Inca Empire was sealed in Cajamarca with the capture of Atahualpa in 1532.

• 06:30 p.m. - Overnight in Cajamarca

• 09:00 a.m. - Start of the City Tour

We start the day touring the historic city of Cajamarca, guided by a local specialist who will help us understand the cultural and symbolic value of each site.

• Rescue Room: the only Inca vestige in the city. Here Atahualpa, the last Inca of Tahuantinsuyo, offered to fill the room with gold and silver in exchange for his freedom. Our guide will relate this episode that marked the encounter and confrontation between two worlds.
• Colonial religious complex: We will visit the main churches of the city (Cathedral, San Francisco, Belén), which reflect the fusion of baroque art with Cajamarca's volcanic stone.
• Viewpoint of Santa Apolonia: We ascend the hill that dominates the city to enjoy a panoramic view. On its summit is preserved the "Silla del Inca", testimony of the Andean presence in this place.
• 01:00 p.m. - Lunch (Optional)
• 03:00 p.m. - Excursion to Cumbemayo
• In the afternoon we will go to Cumbemayo (approx. 30 min.), a mystical and enigmatic place at 3,500 masl.
• We will walk through a forest of rocks with rock formations that resemble friars, which has earned it the name “Los Frailones”.
• We will discover the pre-Inca hydraulic canal, considered one of the oldest engineering works in America. Carved in volcanic rock, it still shows the ancestral knowledge of the Andean people in water management.
• The guide will help us to interpret this space as a cultural landscape, where spirituality, nature and ancestral engineering are intertwined.
• The tour lasts approx. 2 hours between hiking and interpretation, surrounded by a high Andean puna landscape with fresh air and breathtaking views.
• 06:00 p.m. - Return to Cajamarca

We returned to the city to rest.

Transfer to Cajamarca airport