Huaca de la Luna
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The outside of this exposed Moche pyramid is covered with striking colorful adobe friezes.

📜 Large adobe brick structure built mainly by the Moche people of northern Peru.
🔍 Part of the ancient Moche capital, Huacas del Moche, serving ceremonial and religious functions.

Why Go

🎨 See striking colorful adobe friezes inside the pyramid.
🏛️ Explore a complex of earlier, smaller pyramids within the structure.
🗿 Discover graphic evidence of Moche sacrifices and masterfully crafted ceramics.
📚 Learn about the Moche Empire (100-700 A.D.) and later civilizations.

Why Avoid

☀️ Exterior murals have faded due to sun and weather.

Tips

🚶 Visit Museo Huacas de Moche (10-min walk) for Moche culture exhibits.
🗣️ Nominal entrance fee includes an English or Spanish-speaking guide.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Hire a certified guide at the Tourist Reception Area.

Cost

💰 Nominal entrance fee.

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