Huaca de los Reyes

Huaca de los Reyes is an archaeological site in La Libertad with multiple platforms and ceremonial buildings built from stone, adobe, and mud mortar. The structures spread across a large area and show a complex system of earthen mounds and enclosed spaces.

The site was built between 1500 and 400 BC and served for centuries as a center of early civilization on the northern Peruvian coast. Later, archaeologists studied and documented it in the 1970s.

The U-shaped buildings display stone carvings of snakes, cats, and other figures from the Cupisnique culture that you can still see today. These decorations show how the ancient people here understood their religious beliefs and made art.

The site is accessible from the surrounding La Libertad region by established paths and requires sturdy footwear for the uneven earthen trails between structures. Bring water and sun protection for daytime visits, as the area offers little shade.

The buildings were constructed over generations by local people moving enormous amounts of material in stages. Visitors can still see traces of these ancient construction methods in how the earthen mounds are arranged.

Location: La Libertad department

GPS coordinates: -8.07135,-78.91018

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06