Huaca Santa Rosa de Pucalá

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Huaca Santa Rosa de Pucalá, Archaeological site in Pucalá District, Peru.

The ceremonial center extends over 3.36 square kilometers and features wide walls, platforms, and a central ramp at the middle valley of Lambayeque River.

The site contains remains from multiple pre-Columbian cultures, including Moche tombs from 100-400 AD and Wari structures from 800-950 AD.

Excavations revealed twenty-five elite burial chambers containing pottery, metal objects, and figurines from Lambayeque, Chimu, and Chimu-Inca periods.

Visitors can access the site daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM through coordination with Agropucala S.A. company, located 30 kilometers from Chiclayo.

The archaeological complex features colored graffiti in black, white, yellow, and red depicting priests and iguana warriors from Wari culture.

Location: Pucalá District

Location: Chiclayo province

Location: Lambayeque department

GPS coordinates: -6.77236,-79.62313

Latest update: April 10, 2025 04:07

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