Huaca Rajada – Sipán
Huaca Rajada - Sipán
The original excavation site of the Lord of Sipán's tomb, where you can see a reconstructed burial pit and an on-site museum that brings the archaeological work to life.
Located in the village of Sipán, about 30 km east of Chiclayo, this is the platform beside two looted adobe pyramids where the Lord of Sipán's tomb was discovered in 1987. The site uses replicas to recreate the burial scenes of the Lord of Sipán, the Old Lord of Sipán and 14 other tombs, and the nearby site museum explains the excavation process and Moche society. Open daily from about 09:00 to 17:00. Admission is about 10 soles. It is recommended to see the site before visiting the originals in Lambayeque.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Zaña Colonial Ruins
- Huaca Ventarrón
- Plaza de Armas & Chiclayo Cathedral
- Paseo de las Musas
- Mercado Modelo
- Sicán National Museum
- Chaparrí Ecological Reserve
- Monsefú