History of Huanchaco

Huanchaco's original population were indigenous fishermen, who worshipped the moon and a golden fish called Huaca Taska

Some accounts suggest the name "Huanchaco" may originate from "Gua-Kocha, a Quechua word meaning "beautiful lake". It was the main port Moche, Chimú and Inca eras, and was described by Inca Garcilaso de la Vega as the preferred port of the Incas.

In the Chimú culture 800 A.C. to 1400 A.C. Huanchaco was the port for Chan Chan, which was