Chan Chan Site Museum
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The Chan Chan Site Museum offers a glimpse into the history of one of South America's most renowned archeological sites. Built by the Inca Empire circa 1400 BC, these ruins remain some of the best preserved in the region. There is also a museum with original pieces of pottery and other cultural artifacts from this site.Your itinerary and your map in one view
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Why you should go
- Explore an essential stop for anyone keen on deepening their understanding of ancient civilizations
- Witness pottery, textiles, and metalwork showcasing Chimú advancements in art and technology
- Experience a blend of history, art, and culture creating an unforgettable visit
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+51 44 234862Hours
SuSunday: 9AM–4PM
MoMonday: Closed
TuTuesday: 9AM–4PM
WeWednesday: 9AM–4PM
ThThursday: 9AM–4PM
FrFriday: 9AM–4PM
SaSaturday: 9AM–4PM
VWXM+XPM, Av. Mansiche, Huanchaco 13011, Peru
Wednesday: 9AM–4PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
SuSunday: 9AM–4PM
MoMonday: Closed
TuTuesday: 9AM–4PM
WeWednesday: 9AM–4PM
ThThursday: 9AM–4PM
FrFriday: 9AM–4PM
SaSaturday: 9AM–4PM
People typically spend 25 min here
Highlighted reviews
Great experience, inmense structures, great tour guide. Cesar Castañeda was the best tour guide! Ask for him!
A very nice museum to visit before going to the chan chan site. It included general overview of the site and artefacts excavated from inside. Our guide told us it was recently renovated so it is quite new and nicely curated. It has a pretty garden with a lot of typical and important plants of northern Peru.
I strongly recommend to visit the Chan Can site museum before you go to see the ruins of the city of Chan Chan. The museum is renovated and enlarged with more things from the ruins, and have explanations in both Spanish and English. You will learn a lot about the Chimu culture and you will understand the ruins of Chan Chan so much better. I really enjoyed the new and better version of this museum. Highly recommended!
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Know before you go
- Consider visiting both the Chan Chan Site Museum for context and artifacts along with other archaeological sites like Caral for a comprehensive historical experience
- Opt for a knowledgeable guide to enhance your understanding of the ruins' significance
- Take time to walk through placards along the road leading to Chan Chan's entrance for additional insights into its history
- Be prepared for extra costs such as entrance tickets, optional guide fees, transport expenses if not walking from Trujillo or Huanchaco
Reviews
Visitors to the Chan Chan Site Museum praise the informative guides, well-laid out exhibits, and a mix of original and reconstructed portions at the main site. Some reviewers recommend visiting the archeological museum in Trujillo for a better explanation of the site. The on-site museum is described as simple but nice, with a fair collection of pre-Inca ceramics and curios. The experience is enhanced by knowledgeable tour guides who provide insights into the 2000-year-old ruins. Reviewers highlight the immense structures, great tour guides like Cesar Castañeda, and well-preserved areas that allow visitors to imagine walking through the ancient city.Review score
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Great experience, inmense structures, great tour guide. Cesar Castañeda was the best tour guide! Ask for him!
A very nice museum to visit before going to the chan chan site. It included general overview of the site and artefacts excavated from inside. Our guide told us it was recently renovated so it is quite new and nicely curated. It has a pretty garden with a lot of typical and important plants of northern Peru.
I strongly recommend to visit the Chan Can site museum before you go to see the ruins of the city of Chan Chan. The museum is renovated and enlarged with more things from the ruins, and have explanations in both Spanish and English. You will learn a lot about the Chimu culture and you will understand the ruins of Chan Chan so much better. I really enjoyed the new and better version of this museum. Highly recommended!
Even though it is free, go to the archeological museum in Trujillo for a better explanation of the site and the people. We went to both and the on site museum has very little explanations or artifacts. I would skip. These photos are from the other museum.
Great complement to the ruins. The museum offers an excellent introduction to the history and culture of the Chimú civilization. The exhibits are well organized, with ceramics, textiles, and models that help you understand how the city of Chan Chan was built and lived in. Very informative and worth visiting before exploring the ruins—it gives you a much deeper appreciation of the site.
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Phone
+51 44 234862Hours
SuSunday: 9AM–4PM
MoMonday: Closed
TuTuesday: 9AM–4PM
WeWednesday: 9AM–4PM
ThThursday: 9AM–4PM
FrFriday: 9AM–4PM
SaSaturday: 9AM–4PM
VWXM+XPM, Av. Mansiche, Huanchaco 13011, Peru
Wednesday: 9AM–4PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
SuSunday: 9AM–4PM
MoMonday: Closed
TuTuesday: 9AM–4PM
WeWednesday: 9AM–4PM
ThThursday: 9AM–4PM
FrFriday: 9AM–4PM
SaSaturday: 9AM–4PM
People typically spend 25 min here