Tucume, the valley of the pyramids
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Calac, a descendant of Naylamp, established the Valley of the Pyramids around the year 700 AD. This imposing complex of 26 mud brick pyramids is surrounded by an extensive forest of carob trees, where the attractions include Huaca del Pueblo,  Cerro La Raya and Huaca las Balsas.

 

As the heirs to an invaluable heritage, the local community where the archaeological complex is situated do everything they can to conserve their culture and traditions, offering visitors the chance to try their regional cooking, or to partipate in shamanic rituals.

Tourists in the Valley of the Pyramids in TucumeTourists in the Valley of the Pyramids, Tucume.

Panamericana Norte, Carretera Lambayeque - Olmos

35.5 km, 36 min

Head east on Avenida Francisco Bolognesi (LA-676)10 m
Make a U-turn onto Avenida Francisco Bolognesi (LA-676)200 m
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida José Leonardo Ortíz (LA-676)2.5 m
Make a slight right onto Avenida José Leonardo Ortíz (LA-676)600 m
Turn left onto Avenida Felipe Santiago Salaverry (LA-676)2 km
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Panamericana Norte (PE-1N)70 m
Go straight onto Panamericana Norte (PE-1N)2 km
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Panamericana Norte (PE-1N)40 m
Make a slight right onto Panamericana Norte (PE-1N)5.5 km
Turn left onto Avenida Huamachuco (LA-670)1.5 km
Continue slightly right onto Avenida Huamachuco10 m
Turn left onto Ruta Panamericana Norte (PE-1N)1.5 km
Keep right at the fork onto Carretera Lambayeque - Olmos (PE-1NJ)15 km
Continue straight onto Avenida San Martín (PE-1NJ)2 km
Continue straight onto Carretera Lambayegue - Olmos (PE-1NJ)3 km
Continue straight onto Avenida Federico Villarreal (PE-1NJ)500 m
Turn right onto Calle Ramón Castilla (LA-106)400 m
Turn left onto Calle Tres Marías (LA-106)200 m
Turn right onto Calle San Marcelo (LA-106)1 km
Turn right100 m
Turn left250 m
Turn right30 m
Continue slightly left200 m
Turn right150 m
You have arrived at your destination, on the left0 m
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How to get to the Pyramids of Tucume?

What to do at Tucume?

  • You can climb El Purgatorio hill.

  • Visit the Site Museum.

  • Try a typical ray tortilla with rice.

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General information

  • Times:

    8:00-16:00
    *Referential times

  • Price:

    Adults: S/12

    Students: S/5

    Schoolchildren: S/1.50

    *Referential price

  • Essentials:

    Camera, sunscreen, insect repellent, windbreaker, cash.

  • Altitude:

    103 meters above sea level

  • Climate:

    Min. 18 ℃/ Max. 32 ℃

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