Celebrate the National Holiday at El Brujo: enjoy different activities for the whole family

On July 28 and 29, the El Brujo Archaeological Complex is dressed in red and white. Come and enjoy a variety of cultural experiences designed for you and your family. 

Special Programming for the National Holiday at El Brujo

➢ Free guide and audio-guidance service:

Immerse yourself in the history of El Brujo with our audio-guidance service, created by the specialists in charge of the research and preservation of the site. Explore every corner of the resort at your own pace and discover 14,000 years of history through your cell phone. This technological option is ideal if you prefer to tour the place without a guide or if you have little time.

➢ Third "El Brujo" Artisanal Tourism Fair:

Experience local gastronomy and crafts in a single place. Delight yourself with typical dishes of Magdalena de Cao, such as the marine trio, the sudado, the seco de cabrito a la norteña, and the traditional One-Year Chicha. Furthermore, you will find unique handicrafts created by local masters, bearers of ancestral knowledge.

➢ Interactive workshops with archaeologists:

Photo: "The El Brujo Ceramics Collection" Micro-workshop (July, 2024)

Visit the laboratories and warehouses of El Brujo, where almost 40,000 cultural assets are conserved. The 'Micro-workshops at El Brujo' include:

Thematic introduction with talks and didactic projections.

Visit the deposits to appreciate archaeological objects and understand their preservation.

Practical and dynamic activity to reinforce the knowledge acquired.

➢ Presentation of Talents of Cao:

Enjoy the play "The magical Lima beans of the Mochica" and live music performed by the children of the community of Magdalena de Cao, members of the artistic cast of "Talents of Cao".

➢ Dress up as the Lady of Cao or a Mochica warrior:

Experience history as you embody this iconic Mochica personage and feel the connection to the past.

About the El Brujo Archaeological Complex

The El Brujo Archaeological Complex is a treasure that encapsulates 14 thousand years of history on the northern Peruvian coast. The Mochica culture, which flourished between the years 200 and 800 A.D., stands out for its artistic dexterity and technological advances.

If you are already in Magdalena de Cao, we invite you to get to know and tour the new photo gallery at Pasaje de la Cultura, a collaborative initiative between the local community and the Wiese Foundation to celebrate the living culture of the locality. You can also go ahead and visit the second International Festival of Mural Art, to be held in Magdalena de Cao from July 23 to 29, 2024. A collective of national and foreign artists, including local artists, will once again beautify the streets of the town, inspired by the motifs and techniques of El Brujo.

Additional information

We are expecting you on Sunday, July 28 and Monday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at El Brujo. For inquiries, contact us by WhatsApp at 933 412 730.