El Brujo & Lady of Cao
The archeological site of El Brujo is most famous for the 2005 discovery of the Lady of Cao. She was a Moche ruler in the 5th century Analysis of her mummy and digital technology allowed scientists to recreate her face.
Archeologist Régulo Franco found her during an archeological dig near Cao. Analysis showed she died around 25 years old in childbirth. (article in Spanish only)
El Brujo museum website has great virtual tours and directions to get there.
Open every day 9am-4pm (except Dec 25 & Jan 1)
s/10 for general admission. s/5 for students, retired, teachers, military. Free for people with disabilities.