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.
How to get to the Pyramids of Tucume?
Route 1
Lima-Chiclayo:
1 h 15 min approximately
Chiclayo-Pyramids of Tucume:
55 min approximately
What to do at Tucume?
You can climb El Purgatorio hill.
Visit the Site Museum.
Try a typical ray tortilla with rice.
General information
Times:
8:00-16:00*Referential times
Price:
Adults: S/12
Students: S/5
Schoolchildren: S/1.50
*Referential priceEssentials:
Camera, sunscreen, insect repellent, windbreaker, cash.Altitude:
103 meters above sea levelClimate:
Min. 18 ℃/ Max. 32 ℃
