• Huaca de la Luna ("Temple or Shrine of the Moon") is a large adobe brick structure built mainly by the Moche people of northern Peru.[1]...
  • Discover Huaca de la Luna in Moche, Peru: The outside of this exposed Moche pyramid is covered with striking colorful adobe friezes.
  • ...Huaca de la Luna are an incredible legacy of the Moche Culture that used to live on this land and worship at these pyramids near Trujillo in Peru.
  • Huaca del Sol and Huaca de la Luna. The main attractions in Trujillo are the thousand-year -old temples from the Moche people.
  • PeruNorth's guide to Trujillo's Huaca de la Luna. A highly impressive, adobe Moche Pyramid, better preserved than larger Huaca del Sol nearby.
  • The Huaca del Sol is the single largest Pre-Columbian structure in Peru. The smaller Huaca de la Luna is about 500 meters away across the open desert.
  • 1. Unique Polychrome Reliefs: The Huaca de la Luna in Peru stands out for its spectacular polychrome reliefs that decorate its walls.
  • The Huaca de la Luna features 3 main platforms, each with a different function. The northern platform, at the time brightly colored, was destroyed by looters.
  • Take a hike and explore the countryside. El Huaca de la Luna is a great destination for travelers looking to explore Peru’s ancient history and culture.
  • Datos importantes: La Huaca de la Luna se encuentra en el distrito de Moche, en la región de La Libertad, en la costa norte del Perú.