Chan Chan Peru

Tripadvisor (1,536) · Museum in Trujillo, Peru
Suggest an edit · Your business? Claim now
Chan Chan es una ciudad precolombina de adobe, construida en la costa norte del Perú por los chimúes. Es la ciudad construida en adobe más …

Reviews

Tripadvisor
4.5/5 · 1,536 reviews
Recent reviews
History
Cultural
Time
Tours
Any rating
Loading reviews...
Mar 22, 2024
The UNESCO World Heritage site of Chan Chan, once the largest adobe city in the Americas, spanned 600 miles. Here you will see the elaborate mud-brick intricate designs of the Chimu people around 13… Full review by ITRT
Jan 20, 2024
We took an exursion to visit the Chan Chan ruins from a cruise ship. The history is very interesting and we had a good guide, which is important to understanding what can be seen. Only a fraction o… Full review by hbhakh
Jan 5, 2024
Very interesting historical site. Hard to believe people were living there in the last century. Definitely worth a visit if in the area or on a cruise stop. Full review by Maury F

Facts

Date founded:850

Questions & answers

Q:
How much damage have the sites and sights in and around Trujillo suffered from this years rains?
A:
There is no doubt that some damage has occurred recently, but it wasn't obvious to us on our visit. The main archeological site is under cover so damage to this area would have been …
A:
There is no doubt that some damage has occurred recently, but it wasn't obvious to us on our visit. The main archeological site is under cover so damage to this area would have been minimal.
Q:
How long does a tour of Chan Chan take? What about if combined with a trip to the Huacas?
A:
Toured both Chan Chan And sun moon temple with an English speaking guide. It took 4 hours from cruiseship. Take an umbrella as it is very hot.
Q:
Do your tours include pickup from the cruise ship port? The tour would need to begin in the morning
A:
You will have to coordinate this venue with your ship. I was on a ground tour so I cannot answer the question. Hope you get to see this part of pre-inca history!
Q:
If we take a taxi from Trujillo to Chan Chan, are there guides available at the site and if so are they "official" and …
Q:
If we take a taxi from Trujillo to Chan Chan, are there guides available at the site and if so are they "official" and knowledgeable?
A:
There are usually guides on site, but the quality, knowledge and language, can be hit & miss. Better to book through a reputable company, imo.
Q:
we would get off a cruise stopping by the port of Salverry and hire a taxi to Trujillo International Airport, who can help me …
Q:
we would get off a cruise stopping by the port of Salverry and hire a taxi to Trujillo International Airport, who can help me to per-reserve a taxi for 11 passengers.
A:
We travelled around Trujillo by taxi for about a week and a half and saw no taxi that would accommodate 11 passengers. Every taxi we rode in had 4 available seats, although I saw 5 …
A:
We travelled around Trujillo by taxi for about a week and a half and saw no taxi that would accommodate 11 passengers. Every taxi we rode in had 4 available seats, although I saw 5 squeeze in on more than one occasion and I am told that even more have at other times. Incidentally, rear seat belts may not exist, may be inaccessible or otherwise inoperative anyway. Meanwhile, taxis are everywhere, especially at the airport and taxi travel is not expensive.
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes
Data from: Tripadvisor
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license