Living North: History, Nature & Sustainability 8 Days / 7 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.

• 07:30 a.m. - Departure from Chachapoyas

We start our adventure towards the community of Cruzpata (1h 30 min). On the way, we will enjoy Andean landscapes and observe the local plantations that feed the families of the area, living testimony of sustainable agriculture.  

• 09:00 a.m. - Hike to the Sarcophagi of Karajía

We begin a light hike (30-40 min) on trails surrounded by nature, until we approach the sacred territory where the Sarcophagi of Karajia are located.   09:40 a.m. - Symbolic permission to the Earth and the Ancestors Before entering the archaeological site, we will perform a symbolic permission ritual, thanking Pachamama and the ancestral guardians for allowing us to visit this sacred place.   10:00 a.m.. - Visit to the Sarcophagi of Karajia From the natural viewpoint we will contemplate these majestic funerary sculptures, which remain on top of a cliff for more than 600 years. Our guide will interpret the spiritual significance of these mausoleums, their function in the Chachapoya culture and the importance of their conservation.   11:30 a.m.. - Experience at Casa del Chocho On our return, we will visit a host family that preserves the tradition of growing and preparing chocho (tarwi), an ancestral grain of great nutritional value. We will participate in the process, learn about its importance in the Andean diet and taste dishes made with this product, supporting the local economy and the rescue of ancestral knowledge.   01:00 p.m. - Transfer to Lamud Travel by transport (30-40 min) to the Lamud district, access point to the caves.   01:30 p.m.. - Typical lunch (optional)   02:30 p.m. - Quiocta Cavern Exploration We equip ourselves with helmets to enter this subway world. We will walk among stalactites and stalagmites formed over thousands of years and observe archaeological remains that reveal their ritual use by the Chachapoya culture. The guide will highlight the importance of protecting this fragile ecosystem through responsible tourism.   04:30 p.m.. - Return to Chachapoyas Return trip (1h approx.).

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

Transfer to Chachapoyas airport.