Túcume (Valley of the Pyramids)
Complejo Arqueológico de Túcume
26 adobe pyramids surround Cerro Purgatorio. Climb the lookout platform to view the entire 'Valley of Pyramids'.
This large complex of adobe pyramids dates from the Lambayeque and Chimú periods (c. 1000-1532 CE). Its 26 main pyramids are scattered around Cerro Purgatorio, and archaeologist Thor Heyerdahl called the site the 'Valley of Pyramids'. Follow the trail up to the hilltop lookout for a full panoramic view. The on-site museum, built in a traditional architectural style, displays the excavation finds. Open daily about 08:00-16:30; entry costs about 12 soles. It is 33 km from Chiclayo, about 45 minutes by minibus. Bring a hat and water.
Opening hours
08:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Bosque de Pómac Historical Sanctuary
- Sicán National Museum
- Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
- Brüning National Archaeological Museum
- Lambayeque Historic Center & Casa de la Logia
- Chotuna-Chornancap Archaeological Complex
- Mercado Modelo
- Plaza de Armas & Chiclayo Cathedral