Huaca del Dragón (Huaca Arco Iris)
Huaca del Dragón
A well-preserved adobe temple on the northern outskirts, its high walls covered with rainbow arches and double-headed serpent reliefs. It is included in the Chan Chan combined ticket.
The Dragon Temple, also known as the Rainbow Temple, is located in the La Esperanza district on the northern outskirts of Trujillo. It is an adobe temple built some 1,100-plus years ago and later reused by the Chimú. Within its high outer walls, the two-tiered platforms are covered with arched “rainbow” motifs and double-headed serpent-dragon reliefs on either side. They are well preserved and important for understanding Chimú religious imagery. The site is not large, and a visit takes about 30 minutes. Admission is included in the Chan Chan combined ticket. Security in the surrounding area is average, so it is recommended to take a taxi there and back.
Opening hours
09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Huaca Esmeralda
- Chan Chan Site Museum
- Casa Ganoza Chopitea
- Jirón Pizarro
- Trujillo Cathedral
- Palacio Iturregui
- Plaza de Armas de Trujillo
- Casa de la Emancipación