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The El Brujo Archaeological Complex is composed of three great structures: Huaca Prieta, Huaca Cao Viejo and Huaca Cortada.

 

Magical-religious beliefs are expressed in the Sacrifice Wall, a 30-meter high great pyramid with exquisitely decorated walls. The most famous image is that of the “Decapitator”, a motif which is repeated countless times on Moche pottery. 

 

The Cao Museum is also situated at this complex, and it houses the intact, mummified body of the female Moche culture ruler: The Lady of Cao.

Totem in El BrujoTotem in the ceremonial well area of the El Brujo Archaeological Complex.
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How to get to El Brujo?

  • Lima-Trujillo

    By air: 1 h approximately

  • Center of Trujillo-El Brujo Archaeological Complex

    By air: 1 h 20 min approximately

What to do at El Brujo?

  • Visit the museum that houses the mummified Lady of Cao.

  • Visit the ceremonial Moche well.

  • Visit the Cao Viejo shrine.

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General information

  • Times

    9:00-17:00
    *Referential times

  • Price

    Adults: S/10

    Students: S/5

    Schoolchildren: S/1
    *Referential price

  • Essentials

    Camera, sunscreen.

  • Altitude

    19 meters above sea level

  • Climate

    Min. 19 ℃/ Max. 27 ℃

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