Moche, Trujillo

Name: Moche
Address: Trujillo, Peru

#11 among attractions in Trujillo

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Moche is a Peruvian city, the capital of Moche District in Trujillo Province of La Libertad Region in northern Peru. It is located in the Moche Valley and was the center of development of the ancient Moche or Mochica culture. Now it is a major tourist destination of the Moche Route tourist circuit and It is part of the integrated area of Trujillo city. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 8°10'14"S, 79°0'32"W

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Moche – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Huaca de la Luna, Plaza de Armas, Huaca del Sol, Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary.

2.8 miNE
Moche pyramid and religious site
Huaca de la Luna, Trujillo
71 min walk • Nestled in the Moche Valley, near the vibrant city of Trujillo, Peru, lies the ancient Huaca de la Luna, a testament to the region's pre-Columbian history. This archaeological site, a monumental temple, was central to the Moche civilization that thrived between 100...
4.3 miN
Square
Plaza de Armas, Trujillo
110 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Trujillo, Peru, the Plaza de Armas stands as a vibrant testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage. This central square is not just the geographical heart of Trujillo but also the social and historical hub, resonating with the...
2.8 miN
Sprawling Moche-civilization temple
Huaca del Sol, Trujillo
73 min walk • The Huaca del Sol, an ancient adobe brick temple located in the coastal city of Trujillo, Peru, stands as a testament to the architectural ingenuity of the Moche civilization that flourished between 100 and 700 AD. This monumental structure, part of a larger...
4.3 miN
Church, Baroque architecture
Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary, Trujillo
111 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary stands as a beacon of faith in the heart of Trujillo, a coastal city in Peru. This majestic church, a gem of colonial architecture, serves not only as a place of worship but also as a repository of history and culture.
3.8 miNW
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Víctor Larco Herrera District, Trujillo
98 min walk • Víctor Larco Herrera also called commonly Víctor Larco is a district and a city of the north coast of Peru. It is located on a plain along the Pacific Ocean and is linked by a conurbation with Trujillo in La Libertad region.
4.3 miN
Sculptures of Trujillo's independence
Freedom Monument, Trujillo
110 min walk • The Freedom Monument, located in the center of the Plaza de Armas in Trujillo, Peru, is the work of sculptor Edmund Moeller. It consists of three sections: the first is on a circular platform with pedestals, resting on a granite base, and supporting sculptures representing the art, science, trade and health.
4.3 miN
8°6'40"S • 79°1'37"W
Iglesia de La Merced, Trujillo
110 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Church
3.7 miNW
Beach
Buenos Aires, Trujillo
94 min walk • Buenos Aires is a coastal town and resort located in Víctor Larco Herrera district, in Trujillo, Peru.
4.2 miN
8°6'38"S • 79°0'28"W
Parque Humbolt, Trujillo
106 min walk • Park
3.8 miNW
Street
Larco Avenue, Trujillo
98 min walk • Larco Avenue is one of the main avenues of Trujillo city, located on the north coast of Peru. Named after the famous philanthropist Victor Larco Herrera by this via urbanistically joins Trujillo and Víctor Larco districts. It is the main via of Victor Larco and one of the most important in Trujillo.
4.3 miN
8°6'31"S • 79°1'14"W
Centro Comercial Plaza de Toros, Trujillo
111 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre