Huacas del Sol y de la Luna
Two massive adobe temple platforms stand at the foot of Cerro Blanco. Their heavy, weathered forms mark the heart of the ancient Moche culture.
Minimalist map poster · Peru
Moche Map Poster & Print
8.1711° S / 79.0092° W
A desert-edge town in the Moche valley, where irrigated fields meet dry hills and ancient adobe temples
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Moche in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Moche, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Moche at home
The map
About this Moche map poster
Moche lies in the valley of the Moche river, just south of Trujillo on Peru's northern coast. The map is a study in contrast. A green, irrigated valley floor of fields and canals is framed on both sides by bare desert and dry hills. The town sits within this green strip, with a modest, compact grid of streets.
The valley gave its name to the Moche culture, which flourished here between roughly the first and eighth centuries. Its best-known monuments are nearby: the Huaca del Sol and the Huaca de la Luna, two large adobe structures at the foot of Cerro Blanco. From above, they appear as solid, eroded masses at the edge of the cultivated land.
A Moche map poster brings together a working farm town and one of the major archaeological landscapes of the Americas. Irrigation channels, field boundaries and roads to Trujillo cross the valley in fine lines. The ancient temples and the desert beyond give the composition a sense of depth and time.
- Population
- 23,000
- Coordinates
- 8.1711° S / 79.0092° W
- Elevation
- 13 m
- Time zone
- Lima
- Region
- Moche, Peru
Irrigated valley
Fields and canals fill the valley floor in a fine patchwork. The green strip ends where the desert begins, creating a sharp line.
Moche river
The river flows west towards the Pacific, providing the water that makes the valley possible. On the map, it is the thread running through everything else.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Moche
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Moche
A map that means something
Archaeology enthusiasts, travellers from Trujillo and families from the valley all find something in this map. It connects a living town with the civilisation named after it.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can be personalised, perhaps with the date of a visit to the Huacas. Choose one of five styles; Sand works especially well for a desert landscape. The $9 files include six print sizes.
Order the Moche posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 15.7″) | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3, 11.7 × 16.5″) | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2, 16.5 × 23.4″) | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm (18 × 24″) | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6″) | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm (24 × 36″) | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Moche map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Moche poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Moche poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Moche poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free worldwide. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Moche poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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