Moche, Trujillo
Moche | |
|---|---|
Main plaza of Moche | |
| Coordinates: 08°10.0′14.22″S 79°0′33.95″W / 8.1706167°S 79.0094306°W | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | La Libertad Region |
| Province | Trujillo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roger Emilio Quispe Rosales |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population | |
• Estimate (2015) | 30,671 |
| Demonym(s) | Mocheño(a) Mochica Muchik |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| Website | www |
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.