Trip Overview

Visit Huaca Rajada, the archaeological site that houses the tomb of the most powerful ruler of ancient Peru, combined with its site museum. Later visit the Royal Tombs of the Lord of Sipán Museum, which houses more than 2,000 pieces in gold and presents all the majesty and richness found in the funeral chamber of the dignitary Moche “The Lord of Sipán”, one of the most important finds in archeology in Peru, which dazzled the world.

Tour trip

Huaca Rajada of Sipán – Site Museum & Museum of Royal Tombs of Sipán

Travel duration

01 day.

Tour Includes

Mobility in shared service.
Official guide included in English or Spanish.
Entrance tickets to the indicated places.
Permanent assistance.
The Museum of Royal Tombs does not attend on Mondays.

Tour Excludes

Additional features.
Drinks.

We recommend you take

Comfortable walking shoes.
Comfortable cotton clothing.
Coats depending on the time of year.
Personal water bottle.
Sunscreen, sunglasses and cap.

Itinerary

Day 01Visit Huaca Rajada of Sipán - Site Museum - Museo de Tumbas Reales de Sipán

(Full day – Lunch included)
We will begin our tour of the magnificent adobe platform of Huaca Rajada, where the tomb of the most powerful man of ancient Peru, the Lord of Sipan, was discovered. In its museum of the site the objects found in the tomb of the Guerrero Priest are exhibited, important personage of the Mochica elite; as well as fabulous items of gold and precious stones, belonging to the ancient Moche civilization.
Finally we visit the Royal Tombs of the Lord of Sipán Museum, considered one of the most spectacular museums in America, which houses the most important Mochica archaeological remains and shows the ornaments and jewels found in the tomb of the Lord of Sipán. With a design in the shape of a pyramid it is reminiscent of the ancient Moche, it has 3 levels, which show how the funerary structure was shaped in the tomb located in Huaca Rajada.
Lunch included.