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La Huaca del Sol

Tourist attraction Historic site Place of worship Shrine Ruin

One of the Best Places To Visits in Moche


Address

Valle de Moche, Moche, Peru

Website

www.huacasdemoche.pe

Contact

+51 44 221269

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: (Maundy Thursday), 9 am to 3 pm, Hours might differ
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 9 am to 3 pm, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 9 am to 3 pm
  • Sunday: (Easter), 9 am to 3 pm, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 3 pm

Featured Reviews


Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Tee F K. 4 years ago on Google
    The "Temple of the Sun" Huace del Sol is another Pyramid-style ceremonial place of the Moche civilization. Located close to the Temple of the Moon, just outside of Trujillo. Unfortunately the Spanish Colonial Forces destroyed a lot of this site after their search for gold. The site itself still is an impressive reminder on the high capabilities in architecture of pre-Colombian civilizations.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Thanael C. 5 years ago on Google
    This is something which you don't want to miss. If you are a history buff and like knowing the story of the people of Peru, this is a great stop! Away from the city, you can get a real feel for what it meant to be a part of the Peruvian civilizations of old!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew B. 8 months ago on Google
    So you really should come and join a guided tour (available in Spanish, English and French every hour or so), we did almost 2 hours and it was possibly the best pyramids in Peru we have visited (mostly thanks to the University that runs it). The explanations were really good, the route was nice, lots of shade and lots of conserved murals and structures to see. It's about 20 soles in an Uber from the city, 10 soles entry (+5 soles for the museum) and a guide is by donation (we gave 15 soles each).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Desmond H. 7 years ago on Google
    Overlooked from Huaca del luna. Surprisingly not many tourist here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juan H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit, is an arid and desertic place with lost of ancient culture.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Meyah S. 5 years ago on Google
    It was great to see these ruins and learn about the Moche culture, the museum was nice also
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 J H. 1 year ago on Google
    Closed on Mondays, to save anyone from turning up like we did.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cristina A. 5 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fiona P. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing place, museum was informative and had explanations in English. Our English guide Rosemary was really good and the guide service was included in the entrance fee (10 soles for site and 5 for museum). Definitely recommend thoroughly enjoyed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scott M. 4 years ago on Google
    I had never heard of this civilization. Well preserved tiles, especially considering they are mud brick. The people who lived there were some blood-thirsty MFers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 BPM 8. 1 year ago on Google
    Must see attraction!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandro 2 years ago on Google
    This was such an interesting tour, totally recommend Plus, there is an english translator for english speaking foreigners

  • 5/5 Luis Reyna Q. 1 year ago on Google
    Good

  • 4/5 renzo d. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing!

  • 3/5 Grace S. 1 year ago on Google
    Tried to visit but was closed today including the museum due to the heavy rains last night!! Looks like Chan chan was closed too

  • 5/5 Ford W. 9 months ago on Google
    Just incredible. Enjoyed more than Chan Chan. Superb guide who knew her stuff.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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