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Chan Chan

Trujillo, Peru
Ranked #3 of 14 attractions in Trujillo
4.5 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Historic Sites
Owner description: This archaeological zone, an excellent example of pre-Colombian America, once served as the capital of the Chimu Kingdom, which reached the height of...... more » Owner description: This archaeological zone, an excellent example of pre-Colombian America, once served as the capital of the Chimu Kingdom, which reached the height of its power in the 15th century before falling under the Incas. « less
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Lima, Peru
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Even though I am not a history fan. It's great! Go there in the morning and spend the noon and afternoon at the beach! More

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Travelling
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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We visited as part of a tour from the local town, Trujillo. Interesting excavations of mud brick, including carvings. The entrance fee isn't expensive, recommended. More

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St. Albert, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012
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This is an extremely large and interesting pre -Inca site that really gives a sense of how its people lived and organized themselves. More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012
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I loved chan chan! its a huge archaeological site that has been added to unesco world heritage sites, and is still being excavated. its a cool place to walk through and explore, and guides are available at the site or you can walk through independently. More

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france
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50 reviews 50 reviews
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

This place is fascinating if you imagine how huge it once was and what an important civilisation lived there in the boiling hot dessert. Some of the reliefs have been overly restored so you are never sure if what you are seeing is genuine. However, if you are in Trujillo this is a must see. It's hot so be prepared. More

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La Serena, Coquimbo, Chile
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

I just loved it, is a pre-columbian city I think is one of the biggest and was added as UNESCO World Heritage Site ;) U have to walk a LOT about 2,5 kms. More

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London, England
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

Gigantic and fascinating, I'm rather amused that it is named after a dutch dude however - Tschudi's Palace. The desert & mountain landscape driving to and from the site are pretty spectacular too. More

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Whiting, New Jersey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

This is a beautiful place to know the Mochica-Chimu culture. Trujillo and its historical ruins and cities need to be known more to the world. More

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Trujillo, Peru
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012

It's close to the city and the beach the unique thing is that peiple not keep the place. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

Well worth visiting. We has a guide and enjoyed a couple of hours touring the ruins. More

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