A highlight during a stay in Chiclayo will be to visit the complex of Túcume with its 26 clay pyramids that are over 1000 years old, surrounded by prosperous fields and occupy a territory of 220 hectares. They have been used as houses, storages as well as for spiritual celebrations. The pyramid Huaca Larga with 700 m length, 280 m width and 30 m height is the biggest clay building in whole South America. At sunset this is said to be a fascinating and mystic experience. Another unforgettable sight is the museum Tumbas Reales.
Many of Peru's high quality museums are situated in Chiclayo
Sipán is a Quechuan word and means "House Of The Moon". In 1987 an extraordinary finding was made next to the village carrying this name inside two adobe pyramids: The tomb of the Lord of Sipán. The numerous burial objects and the complete constituency of the grave reveal important and unique knowledge about the Mochica-culture. Most of the found objects are now safe in a museum in Lima and in the Brüning museum in Lambayeque. Replicas on display here though create a good impression of the anthropological immportance of Sipán.
10 Kilometres North of Túcumeis located the Batán
Grande pyramid complex. From 900 to 1100 AD it used to be the administrative
centre of the Sicán culture. The gravesite Huaca
Loro was discovered here in 1978 but it was not opened to the
public until 1992. Unfortunately many of the most impressive burial
objects are no longer to be found here as they were either sold or stolen.
About 14 km away from Chiclayo you will find Pimentel and Santa Rosa, two long sandy beaches. It is here that fishermen construct their traditional weaved cane boats called 'Caballitos de Totora' which were used for fishing long before the colonialisation of the continent. Many Peruvians use the long waves for surfing.
Bosque de Pómac is a preserved area in Pomác, in the province of La Libertad. Algarrobos (similar to the carob tree) are all over the place here, which facilitate the great variety of bird species, also pumas and bears can be found in this area.
Since 2001 Chaparrí, two hours by bus east of Chiclayo,
has been recognized as the first Private Reservation Area in Peru. The
preservation area is a pioneer project of the Santa Catalina de
Chongoyape farmer community, in the Lambayeque region.Tthe dry forest is one of the richest but also
the most endangered ecosystems of the world. In this forest can be found a variety of medicinal plants, but also
you can find lamas, guanacos, turkeys and snakes and also several
endangered species, such as the spectacled bear, condors, pumas, wildcats
and tigers. For more information about transportation and guided tours, please do not hesitate to contact us. |
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