An Early Christmas Gift: Free Entry to El Brujo this December 7th

Take advantage of the long holiday weekend of December 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2025, to travel to northern Peru and discover the El Brujo Archaeological Complex! This December 7th, we are giving you an early Christmas gift with free admission to El Brujo as part of the Open Museums (MUA) initiative. Experience 14,000 years of Peruvian history in Magdalena de Cao, La Libertad, just 1 hour from Trujillo.

Special Activities at El Brujo on December 7th

On December 7, 2025, El Brujo transforms into a living cultural space with free activities for families, students, and tourists:

• Free guided tours of Huaca Cao Viejo and the Site Museum (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., groups of a maximum of 30 people).
• Micro-workshop: Bundling Process of the Lady of Cao – Participate in this free and highly entertaining workshop for the whole family, where you will learn about the fascinating bundling process of the Lady of Cao, a powerful woman of the Moche culture. Visit the laboratory to learn about the different types of wrappings and their offerings, and explore the storerooms where you will see the original mantle and unique pieces of her funerary trousseau. At the end, you will create your own replica of the tomb with all the details to take home a souvenir full of history. This workshop is perfect for children, youth, and adults who want to live an interactive experience that mixes archaeology, Peruvian culture, and fun. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with our heritage in an easy and educational way. https://bit.ly/3Y6Y9h3

• Interactive workshops, traditional Moche dance and music performances.
• Artisanal and gastronomic fair with local entrepreneurs from Magdalena de Cao.
• Get temporary tattoos of the Lady of Cao and take photos with her Moche ornaments (for an additional cost).

El Brujo Opening Hours - December 7, 2025:

The El Brujo Archaeological Complex is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Arrive early to enjoy the whole day.

Travel to Northern Peru this Long Holiday Weekend: December 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2025

Plan your getaway to the El Brujo Archaeological Complex, a top destination for Peruvian archaeology. Combine ancient history with the beach in Huanchaco and Trujillo's gastronomy.

Complete Holiday Itinerary Trujillo + La Libertad (Recommended on Tripadvisor)

• Day 1 (Dec 6): Huacas del Sol y Luna + Huacas de Moche Museum (Tripadvisor top 1).
• Day 2 (Dec 7): Visit El Brujo for FREE + "Bundling Process of the Lady of Cao" workshop.
• Day 3 (Dec 8): Chan Chan (largest pre-Columbian adobe city) + Huanchaco (caballitos de totora / reed watercraft).
• Day 4 (Dec 9): Historic Trujillo City Tour + Gastronomic Tour: choose between arroz con pato (duck with rice), sopa seca, northern ceviche, shambar, cabrito (kid goat stew), and convent sweets. End your day at the Huanchaco beaches for the best photos with the perfect sunset.

About the Wiese Foundation's Work at the El Brujo Archaeological Complex

The Wiese Foundation leads the conservation and dissemination of the El Brujo Archaeological Complex, home of the iconic Lady of Cao.

About the Open Museums Initiative:

The MUA (Open Museums) initiative of the Ministry of Culture democratizes access to heritage, making history accessible to all Peruvians during this long holiday weekend in December 2025.