El Brujo and the Lady of Cao

Pair Huaca Cao Viejo with Museo Cao. El Brujo is a separate outing from Trujillo, not a quick stop beside Chan Chan.

What to expect

At El Brujo, monument and museum belong to one story. Huaca Cao Viejo provides the setting; the Lady of Cao gives it a human focus. Treat them as one visit, allowing time for Museo Cao's explanation. An exterior photograph leaves a lot out.

How it fits into a journey

Allow a separate part of the day with ample transport time from Trujillo and agree the return. Include the town in the arrangement if you want to visit it.

Practical answers

How is it different from Huacas de Moche?

El Brujo is another complex, with Huaca Cao Viejo and a museum covering the Lady of Cao among other subjects. It is not another entrance to Huacas de Moche.

What should I ask a tour provider?

Whether Huaca Cao Viejo, Museo Cao, interpretation, the town and return transport are included. The name El Brujo alone does not describe the itinerary.

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