Lord of Sipán
👑 Northern Peru

Lord of Sipán

Discover the dazzling gold of the Moche — the Royal Tombs of Sipán museum and the Huaca Rajada pyramids in sunny Lambayeque.

🕒 Full day · 8 hrs 🥾 Easy & cultural
The route

Your journey, stop by stop

The programme

A day to remember

08:30

To Lambayeque

Set off across the sunny northern coast to the land of the Moche.

09:30

Royal Tombs museum

Marvel at the gold, turquoise and feather treasures of the Lord of Sipán — one of the Americas’ greatest finds.

12:00

Huaca Rajada

Walk the adobe pyramids where the intact royal tomb was discovered in 1987.

13:30

Northern lunch

Savour Lambayeque classics like arroz con pato and king-sized ceviche.

15:30

Sicán & return

An optional stop at the Sicán museum before the journey back.

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Who’s it for

  • History & archaeology buffs
  • Culture seekers and families
  • Anyone exploring northern Peru
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Need to know

  • Hot, sunny coast — hat, sunscreen and water
  • Comfy shoes for the museum and site
  • Photography rules vary inside the museum
  • A long but rewarding day out from Chiclayo

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