Chan Chan Archaeological Complex and Chan Chan Site Museum

Chan Chan is the capital of the Chimú kingdom that knew its maximum splendor in the 15th century, shortly before succumbing to the Inca Empire. It has been considered Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 1986, thanks to the fact that it represents a singular artistic achievement, a masterpiece of human creative genius and provides a unique, or at least exceptional, testimony about a disappeared civilization. The site museum was created in March 1990 and is located in the eastern part of the Chan Chan Archaeological Site. The museum describes the pre-Hispanic cultural development of the La Libertad region from the first lithic artifacts to the ceramics of the Moche and Chimú cultures. It also develops topics related to agriculture, irrigation techniques and products grown in the Moche Valley. Likewise, it has a computerized room that narrates the origin and development of the Chimor manor. Currently you can visit the Nik An Walled Complex

The entrance ticket includes a visit to the Chan Chan Site Museum, Nik An Walled Complex, Huaca Arco Iris and Huaca La Esmeralda.

The site museum was created in March 1990 and is located in the eastern part of the Chan Chan Archaeological Site. The museum describes the pre-Hispanic cultural development of the La Libertad region, from the first lithic artifacts to the ceramics of the Moche and Chimú cultures; develops topics related to agriculture, irrigation techniques and products grown in the Moche Valley; Likewise, it has a computerized room that narrates the origin and development of the Chimor manor.

Address and references to get there

Chan Chan Site Museum: Av. Chan Chan s/n – highway to Huanchaco- Trujillo.
Nik An Walled Complex: Av. Chan Chan s/n – highway to Huanchaco 1.5 km away – Trujillo.
Huaca La Esmeralda: C. Florencia B18, Trujillo 13011 – Janiche – Trujillo.
Huaca Arco Iris: C. Pedro Murillo s/n, La Esperanza 13012, La Esperanza – Trujillo.

Restrictions and recommendations

The ticket is valid until the next day of purchase during established business hours.
The ticket does not include tourist guidance service.
Carry out the visit maintaining order and without generating annoying noises so as not to interrupt the experience of other visitors.
Personal photographs and videos are permitted to be taken during the site visit (without the use of flash or lights).
Entry to the Chan Chan Site Museum with pets is not permitted. With the exception of guide dogs held on a leash or harness, prior identification with the official credential and badge (Law 30433).
Eating is not allowed during the tour, only non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. There is a designated dining area in the Native Forest.
The Chan Chan Site Museum does not have floor guides. If you wish to hire a private guiding service, it is recommended to do so with Official Tourism Guides or duly accredited Tourism Graduates (Law No. 31617).
Contribute to the cleanup of the sites. Dispose of waste in established containers.
Please avoid touching and feeding the museum’s pets. The hairless dog of Peru is cultural heritage of the Nation and must be protected.
Respect the natural environment. Climbing trees and uprooting plants is not permitted.
Smoking is not allowed inside the museum.

Office Hours

From Tuesday to Saturday, from 09:00 am. to 2:00 p.m.

If you need to contact The Museum, you can do so by email direction@ddclalibertad.gob.pe or by phone (044) 234862

Entrance Ticket to the Chan Chan Archaeological Complex and Chan Chan Site Museum

Entry tickets:

Adult S/ 20.00
Foreign adult S/ 25.00
Higher education student S/ 20.00
Special (people over 60, with voluntary military service, teachers and people with disabilities) S/ 25.00
Foreign higher education students S/ 25.00
School education students S/ 10.00