Huanchaco District, Coastal district in Trujillo province, Peru.
The district extends over 333 square kilometers of coastal territory, featuring several beaches including Huanchaco Beach, Playa Azul, and El Silencio.
Ancient Moche and Chimu civilizations established settlements in this area, constructing significant structures like Huaca de la Luna and Huaca del Sol.
Local fishermen maintain their heritage by crafting and using reed canoes called caballitos de totora for traditional fishing methods along the coast.
The district contains multiple lodging options, restaurants serving fresh seafood, and transportation services connecting to archaeological sites and beaches.
Wetlands within the district form ecological reserves that provide natural habitats for numerous bird species and coastal wildlife.
Location: Trujillo province
Capital city: Huanchaco
Elevation above the sea: 23 m
Shares border with: Simbal District, Laredo District, El Porvenir District, La Esperanza District, Trujillo district, Víctor Larco Herrera District, Santiago de Cao District, Chicama District
GPS coordinates: -8.07945,-79.11992
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:22
Chan Chan
6 km
Huaca del Sol
15 km
Huaca Prieta
26.9 km
Huaca de la Luna
15.5 km
Plaza de Armas of Trujillo
10.7 km
Kuntur Wasi
110 km
El Brujo
27.5 km
Huaca del Dragón
7.8 km
Estadio Mansiche
10.3 km
Statua antropofica
10.7 km
Huaca Cao Viejo
27.3 km
Chan Chan
5.8 km
Pacatnamu
98.9 km
Swamps of Huanchaco
2.3 km
Huaca Esmeralda
8.5 km
Casa Urquiaga
10.8 km
Huacas de Moche Museum
15.7 km
Estadio Chan Chan
12.2 km
Palacio Iturregui
10.9 km
Huaca Cortada
27.9 km
Teatro Municipal de Trujillo
11 km
Trujillo Peru Temple
9.7 km
Casa del Pueblo (Trujillo)
10.9 km
Iglesia Matriz de Guadalupe
100.7 km
Museo Kuntur Wasi
110.5 km
Monumento al huaco erótico moche
14.7 km
Morro Carretas Lighthouse
22.7 km
Historic center of Trujillo
10.2 kmReviews
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