Moche

Urquhart x 2 Testimonial - Trujillo, Chiclayo & Chachapoyas

Urquhart x 2 Testimonial - Trujillo, Chiclayo & Chachapoyas

In November, 2023, PeruNorth received the following enquiry from Thomas, in Portland, Maine: “I have been interested in the Moche/Chimu ever since reading an article in The New Scientist about their engineers who were priests because they knew how to bring the water to the desert (as I remember). My wife and I are interested in finding out more about your coastal civilization itineraries and how they work.”

Sartin & Conway - Moche Tour Review

Sartin & Conway - Moche Tour Review

Feedback from Trujillo to Chiclayo itinerary, which included:

  • Highlights of Moche culture eg. Chan Chan & Sipan.

  • Hotel in shadow of Huaca de la Luna.

  • Beachside restaurants

“Just wanted to let you know that Emily and I very much enjoyed our Moche Tour.

Viringos - Peru's Hairless Dog

Viringos - Peru's Hairless Dog

Except for a tuft between their ears and on the end of their tail, these medium-sized, dark Peruvian dogs are completely hairless. In spite of their unorthodox looks - or perhaps because of them - viringo dogs were prized by the Moche, Chimu and Virus cultures, who included them as sacrifices in many important burials, and depicted them on painted pottery.