Moche, Trujillo facts for kids
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Moche
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Main plaza of Moche
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 Moche, Trujillo
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | La Libertad Region |
| Province | Trujillo |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
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| Demonym(s) | Mocheño(a) Mochica Muchik |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Moche is a Peruvian city, the capital of Moche District in Trujillo Province of La Libertad Region in northern Peru. It is located in the Moche Valley and was the center of development of the ancient Moche or Mochica culture. Now it is a major tourist destination of the Moche Route tourist circuit and It is part of the integrated area of Trujillo city.
Festivals
- San Jose Festival, in Las Delicias beach.
- Anniversary of Spanish foundation, celebrated in October of every year.
Tourism
- Las Delicias beach
- Huacas del Sol y de la Luna
See also
In Spanish: Moche (Trujillo) para niños
- Moche culture
- Trujillo
- Valley of Moche
- Countryside of Moche
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