Chan Chan
With its strange, honeycomb-like walls and labyrinth of wavelike parapets, this sprawling adobe capital looks at first to have been made by extraterrestrials. But don’t let its weird alien geometry fool you: Chan Chan was the seat of the greatest American empire prior to the Incas — and the largest pre-Columbian city ever built.
Historical Peru
Visiting the best (and lesser-known) historical sites in Peru
Peru is one of the most archaeologically-rich countries on earth, and not just because of its blockbuster site, Machu Picchu. Indeed, the Inca of Machu Picchu fame were relative newcomers to pre-Columbian Peru; the final phase of a long series of human settlement that dates back to 9,000 BC – when civilisation in the so-called “old world” was just getting started. Remnants of these ancient cultures are scattered across the country, many of which are easily accessible for casual visitors...read more
Chan Chan Tours
The Archaeology of Northern Peru
Visit some of Peru's lesser-visited historical sites
3 daysFrom $795| Chiclayo, Chan Chan, Sipan, Tucume | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Family, Active, Walking, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, History |
Ruins of Trujillo & Chiclayo
Snapshot of northern Peru's abundant, coastal archaeology
4 daysFrom $540| Trujillo, Chiclayo, Chan Chan, Sipan, Tucume, Piura, Mancora | |
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Adventure, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Solo Travel, Budget |
Peru's North Coast
In-depth exploration of northern Peru's archaeologically-rich Pacific coastline
13 daysFrom $2,296| Trujillo, Chiclayo, Chan Chan, Sipan, Tucume, Piura, Mancora | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Solo Travel, Budget |
Chan Chan Travel Companies
Lost World Adventures
Custom tours to Latin America
| Central America, South America | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Family, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |
South American Vacations
Custom tours to Latin America since 2002
| Central America, South America, Antarctica | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Wine |
PeruNorth
Boutique trips to Peru's lesser-visited corners
| Peru | |
| Small group tour | |
| Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Overlanding, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, History, Solo Travel, Budget |
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