La Mochica
La Mochica is a locality in Huanchaco District, Province of Trujillo, La Libertad. La Mochica is situated nearby to the locality Urb San Isidro, as well as near Villa de Mar.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Huaca del Dragón and Trujillo Peru Temple.
Huaca del Dragón
Ruins
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The Huaca del Dragon, also called Huaca del Arco Iris is an archeological site located in the Peruvian city of Trujillo, near Chan Chan. It is a large religious monument, administrative and ceremonial center.
Trujillo Peru Temple
Church
The Trujillo Peru Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru. The intent to build the temple was announced by the church's First Presidency on December 13, 2008.
Museo de sitio Chan Chan
Museum
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Museo de sitio Chan Chan is a museum.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include La Esperanza and Trujillo.
La Esperanza
Suburb
La Esperanza is a city in Northern Peru, capital of the district La Esperanza in Trujillo Province of the region La Libertad. This city is located some 4 km north of the Historic Centre of Trujillo city.
Trujillo
Trujillo is a city of 790,000 people in Northwestern Peru, very close to the Pacific Coast. Trujillo was founded in 1534 among 4 Chimu settlements to enable the Spanish to ally with them against the Incas.
Buenos Aires
Suburb
Buenos Aires is a coastal town and resort located in Víctor Larco Herrera district, in Trujillo, Peru. This locality is subdivided into three zones: Buenos Aires South, extending to the border with the Moche district, Buenos Aires Central limiting with Vista Alegre by east and the sector called Buenos Aires North extending up to the limit with Huanchaco. Buenos Aires is situated 6 km south of La Mochica.
La Mochica
- Type: Locality
- Location: Huanchaco District, Province of Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru, South America
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Latitude
-8.08806° or 8° 5′ 17″ southLongitude
-79.05306° or 79° 3′ 11″ westElevation
57 metres (187 feet)Open location code
6732WW6W+QQGeoNames ID
3830989
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