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Huacas de Moche is an archaeological complex around eight kilometres from Trujillo. Its two pre-Inca adobe pyramids, Huaca del Sol and Huaca de la Luna, face one another roughly 500 metres apart.
The two monuments had distinct roles in Moche society: Huaca de la Luna was a religious and ceremonial centre, while Huaca del Sol served a political and administrative function. What can be seen depends on the areas accessible during the visit.
The complex lies about eight kilometres from Trujillo.
Huaca del Sol and Huaca de la Luna are pre-Inca adobe pyramids around 500 metres apart.
Huaca de la Luna was a religious and ceremonial centre.
Huaca del Sol had a political and administrative role.
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