Urb Mochica
Urb Mochica is a locality in Trujillo Province, Province of Trujillo, La Libertad. Urb Mochica is situated nearby to the locality Primavera, as well as near Urb San Isidro.Places of Interest
Highlights include Huaca Esmeralda and Huaca del Dragón.
Huaca Esmeralda
Museum
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The Huaca La Esmeralda is an archaeological building belonging to the Chimu culture, is located in the Peruvian city of Trujillo. It is estimated that the adobe construction was done during the first stage of development of the Chimu culture, in close link with the capital Chan Chan.
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. Trujillo Peru Temple is situated 2½ km west of Urb Mochica.
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.
El Porvenir
Suburb
El Porvenir is a city in Northern Peru, capital of the district El Porvenir in Trujillo Province of the region La Libertad. This city is located some 4 km north of the Historic Centre of Trujillo city. El Porvenir is situated 5 km northeast of Urb Mochica.
Urb Mochica
- Type: Locality
- Location: Trujillo Province, Province of Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru, South America
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Latitude
-8.09339° or 8° 5′ 36″ southLongitude
-79.03689° or 79° 2′ 13″ westElevation
52 metres (171 feet)Open location code
6732WX47+J6GeoNames ID
7778732
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