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- South America
- Peru
- Huaraz Region
- Chan Chan
Chan Chan
In the 15th century, Chan Chan was a huge city, the largest in
pre-Colombian America. The capital of the Chimu Kingdom, the
civilization fell to the Incas not long after. What remains of this
vast adobe city outside of Trujillo is an archaeological site
consisting of ten walled citadels. Chan Chan was declared a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1986, and there are a number of tours to
choose from.
Information & Facts
Address
Moche Valley, outside Trujillo
Admission
PEN 10; or PEN 30 (including a guide)
Language
Spanish and Quechua are the official languages, but many
other dialects are spoken. English is spoken only in major tourist
centres and hotels.
Money
The official currency is Nuevo Sol (PEN) divided into 100
céntimos. Visa is the most widely accepted credit card, but all
major international credit cards, including Diners Club and
MasterCard, are accepted in many, but not all, establishments.
Outside Lima facilities may be more limited. Travellers cheques may
also be difficult to exchange in small towns and villages, and
travellers are advised to have cash on hand. US Dollars are the
easiest currency to exchange and plenty of restaurants, hotels and
shops in the main cities accept dollars for payment.
Casas de cambio(exchange bureaux) often give better rates
than hotels and banks and can be found in any town on the tourist
circuit. ATMs are available in the main cities.
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