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LAMBAYEQUE GENERAL
DATA
Location: The department
of Lambayeque is located in the northern part of Peru.
Area : 14,213 km2
Capital : Chiclayo
Altitude : 29 m.a.s.l
Annual average temperature: 22°C (33°C
maximum, 17°C minimum). The rainy season runs from Februry
through April.
Access Routes:
By Land: Lima-Chiclayo (770km) along the North
Panamaerican highway approximately 10 h. by car.
By air: There are daily flights from Lima (about
one hour).
Attractions in the City of Chiclayo
The Cathedral: Located in
Chiclayo´s: This neoclassic temple dates from the year 1869.
The interior consists or three naves feauturing the wooden of
th e Poor Christ.
La Veronica Chapel: Built
in the late nineteenth century and declared national historical
monument, its main altar and adjacent altarpiece are gilded in
silver and gold leaf.
Plazuela Elias Aguirre:
Corner of calle Elias Aguirre and Calle San Jose. Peruvian sculptor
David Lozano designed this small square which was built in 1924.
Outskirts of th City of Chiclayo
Lambayeque : 12 km from
the City of Chiclayo. Located approximately 10 minutes from Chicago.
It was here that the first outcry for independence was heard on
December 27th, 1820 and this is why this city is called the Cradle
Of Liberty in Peru. Lambayeque displays very well preserved Colonial
mansions such as Casa Craneo and Casa Descalzi.
Bruning National Archaeological Museum:
Located about 10 minutes bus ride from Chiclayo, this is one of
the most important museums in the northern part of the country.
It houses the collection of archaelogical objects gathered by
German ethnographer Enriqeu Bruning. This modern four story building
houses valuable gold, silver and copper artifacts from the various
cultures that flourished in the region more than 4000 thousand
years ago. Its gold room contains one of the most important collections
of gold and silver work, including the pieces found in the Tomb
of the Lord of Sipan.
Monsefu: Located 14km from
Chiclayo and abour 15 minutes bus ride. Its famous for its prestigious
reed and cotton handicrafts including hats, knapsacks, cloaks
and ponchos. These products are exhibited and sold in the handicrafts
market, located in the 2nd and 3rd blocks of Av. Venezuela.
Pimentel: Located 14 km.
West of Chiclayo and about 25 minutes bus ride, this modern ans
attractive resort offers the posibility to practice sports activities
such as surfing or Maui surf loanding. Visitor can see ancient
fishing techniques on totora reed rafts known as Caballitos de
Totora.
Ferreñafe: This rice
farming city founded by the Spaniards is located 18 km. Southeast
of Chiclayo and about 30 minutes bus ride. Its attractiones include
the remarkable old Baroque Church of Santa Lucia. Here the Sican
National Archaeological Museum is being built.
Huaca Rajada Archaeological Complex:
Located 35 km southeast of the city of Chiclayo. The Complex is
located within the limits of the former Hacienda Pomalca, 2km.
From the town of Sipan and about 1h. Bus ride. Huaca Rajada comprises
two huge pyramids made of adobe mud in front of which there is
a platform which is thought to have contained the royal mausoleum.
The intact remains of an important Mochica, ruler known as the
Lord of Sipan were discovered here in 1987.
Tucume: This complex is
located 35 km north of Chiclayo and 2km from the town of, about
30 minutes drive on public transportation. The complex comprises
26 pyramids. Their origin date back to 700 AD and according to
the legend, its founder would be Collac, a descendant from Naylamp.
The Huancas of El Pueblo, La Raya , El Sol and Las Estacas stand
out in the near area. Tucume is aldo known as the Valley of Pyramids.
Batan Grande Rserved Zone:
Located 40km. Southwest of the city of Chiclayo, Ferreñafe.
About 1h. Drive. The reserve covers 46 km2 and comprises 20 preinca
structures including among others, Las Ventanas ( where the Gold
Tumi was extracted), La Mayanga, Lucia, La Merced, Cholupe and
Rodillona. This was the site of the Sican culture (House of the
Moon).
Other places of interest:
Caleta Santa Rosa, Caleta de San Jose, Huaca Chotuna, Aguila de
Oyotun, Petroglyphs of Cerro Mulato. Pampa Grande, Apurlec among
others.
Folklore:
Famous for its lively dances, Duch as Marinera and Tondero Fol.
Medicine using herbs and other products, and magical rites are
widely practiced.
Cock fights gather numerous aficionados at family meeting and
festivitiers. The presentation of experts chalanes riding gait
horses is a traditional scene.
Gastronomy:
The typical dishes are: Cebiche, Tortilla de Raya, Chinguirito,
Seco de Cabrito con frijoles, Arroz con pato a la Chiclayana,
Malarabia.
Teh typical desserts incluye: King pong, stuffed dates quince
jelly, fig preserves.
Festivities:
The Saced Cross of Chalpon (February and August)
Very popular religious festivity in nothern Peru. The Cross of
Chalpon which appeared in the year 1868, is venerated in the province
of Motupe. Large numbers of devotees from different places both
from Peru and abroad gather here during the festivity, making
it one of the deepest expressions of religious fervor.
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LA LIBERTAD GENERAL
PERFORMANCES
Location: The department
of La Libertad is situated in the north of Peru.
Area: 25 569,67 km 2
Capital: Trujillo
Altitude: 34 m.a.s.l.
Average annual temperature: 18,9º C ( 30º
C maximum, 16º C minimum).
Rainy season: July and August.
ACCESS ROUTES
By road: Lima-Trujillo (561 km) – approximately
8 h by car along the North Pan American Highway.
By air: Daily flights available from Lima to
Trujillo (approximately 45 minutes.).
ATTRACTIONS IN THE CITY OF TRUJILLO
The Cathedral
Situated in the Main Square, this building dates back to 1 686.
It is a large temple that contains valuable works of art. Prominent
among these are the high altar, Cusco School paintings and some
sculptures.
El Carmen Monastery
Built in 1 759, this is one of the most beautiful architectural
complexes in the city. It contains about 150 canvasses, most of
them from the XVII and XVIII centuries, several of which pertain
to the Quito School.
San Agustín Church
Pertaining to the seventeenth century, the high altar is golden
wood and the pulpit is baroque.
San Francisco Church
The high altar, the polychrome altarpieces, the eighteenth century
pulpit and the lectern from which San Francisco Solano predicted
the earthquake that destroyed Trujillo in 1 619, are all worthy
of admiration. Prominent are the figures that decorate the church,
depicting characters from the Scriptures or, in the gallery across
the church, the lives of the saints. The ancient convent is the
current site of San Juan School, where poet Cesar Vallejo once
taught.
La Merced Church
The façade of this church has superimposed architectural
orders, the pendentive represents passages from the life of San
Pedro Nolasco. The rococo style organ in the high choir stall
is the only one of its kind in the city.
Iturregui Palace
Built in the nineteenth century, this is the best example of neoclassic
civil architecture, which remains unchanged to this day. It is
now the headquarters of Club Central, the first social center
in Trujillo. Outstanding are its columns, railings on the windows
and Italian marble statues.
Facalá Stately Home
Containing a valuable coin collection, the main attractions are
the large main courtyard with an ancient artesian well and a Mudejar
style corner balcony.
Bracamonte House
Ancestral home of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, with
viceroyal and republican
style patios. Outstanding are its large wooden gateway and its
traditional iron windows.
Ganoza Chopitea House
The most representative house in the city, given its architectural
and decorative properties. Its polychrome baroque portal is crowned
with a rococo gable and two lions, therefore it is often referred
to as the House with the Lion Portal. It has mannerist style murals,
imperial windows and a neobaroque balcony.
Mariscal de Orbegoso House
This home maintains its character as a traditional viceroyal house,
with stone floors and the doors and rooms distributed on a high
terreplain. It contains a top quality collection of furniture,
silverware, canvasses, and mirrors and is the site of cultural
exhibitions.
Emancipación House
Referred to as the Civic Sanctuary of Trujillo, because it is
where Marques de Torre Tagle planned the city’s independence
in 1 820. It was the site of the first Constituent Congress and
the Government Palace for Riva Agüero. It is currently the
site of permanent cultural exhibitions.
Calonge House or Urquiaga House
Headquarters of the Central Reserve Bank, this is a neoclassic
style house/museum which houses the desk of Simon Bolivar, gold
Chimu orgaments and viceroyal and republican furniture.
Trujillo University Archaeological Museum
One of the best equipped museums in Peru, with cultural expressions
from the department’s various pre/Hispanic periods, particularly
pottery, textiles, metallurgy and artwork with feathers.
José Cassinelli Collection
A collection of valuable pieces of different cultures, including
the Recuay culture, the only ones of their kind.
Zoology Museum
A display of various species of fauna typical of the region, such
as birds, fishes, reptiles, insects and camelidae.
El Carmen Art Gallery
This belongs to the El Carmen Monastery and contains valuable
viceroyal paintings and decorative objects.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
The churches of La Compañía de Jesús; Santa
Clara; Santo Domingo; Jesús María y José;
Santa Ana; San Lorenzo, Santa Rosa; and The Divine Saviour of
Mansiche.
OUTSKIRTS OF THE CITY
Chan Chan, (Janj-Janj in the Mochica dialect, meaning
Sun-Sun). Located in the Moche valley, 5 km from the
city. About a 10 minute drive from Trujillo, this was the largest
mud city in pre-HispanicAmerica. It was the capital of the Gran
Chimu Kingdom and covered 20 km 2 , from the proximity of Port
Huanchaco to Mount Campana, with an estimated population of over
100 thousand people. The citadel consists of squares, dwellings,
warehouses, workshops, mazes, walls, excellent paths and pyramid
temples. Its enormous walls were intricately decorated with geometric
figures, zoomorphic and mythological char-acters. The archaeological
complex was declared a Cultural Heritage of Mankind. There is
a museum on the site.
El Brujo Archaeological Complex
Situated in the Chicama Valley, 34 km from Trujillo, about 1 h
and 25 minutes by car.
This is one of the most valuable archaeological monuments on Peru’s
northern coast,
since this is where a number of cultures developed since the pre-ceramic
period (5000 years ago), until the viceroyal period.
Huaca del Sol
This burial ground is situated in the Moche countryside, 8 km
from Trujillo, about 15 minutes by car. It is an unevenly shaped
pyramid more than 20 m tall. According to tradition, it was built
in only three days, using 250 thousand men and about 70 million
adobe bricks. It preserves the beautiful harmony of its volumetric
features, with platforms placed at regular intervals. It was used
for funeral and ceremonial purposes and possibly also as an administrative
and dwelling place for the elite.
Huaca de la Luna
8 km from Trujillo, about 15 minutes by car. This burial ground
is also situated in the Moche valley, opposite Huaca del Sol.
It is much smaller, but there are still some murals left on the
top of the walls, with clearly defined outlines, depicting the
face of the god AIAPAEK. It is a 21 m tall monument of superimposed
temples, a treasure chest of marvelous surprises, in which archaeolo-gists
discovered a tomb containing more than 40 sacrificed warriors.
Huaca El Dragón o Arcoiris
5 km from Trujillo, about 15 minutes by car. Decorated with anthropomorphous
figures and stylized figures resembling a centipede.
Huaca La Esmeralda
Situated in the El Cortijo Cooperative, 3 k. from Trujillo, about
8 minutes by car. It comprises various superimposed terraces,
to which access is gained by ramps.
Huanchaco Beach Resort
Situated 13 km northwest of Trujillo, this area is famous for
its caballitos de totora*. Like all beaches on the northern coast
of Peru, this is a favorite spot for surfers.
OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST
Tomabal Castle; Queneto Petroglyphs; Huaca de los Reyes; the archaeological
ruins of Viracocha Pampa, Yanazara and Marcahuamachuco; the Cachicadán
thermal baths; the former sugar plantations of Casagrande; Cartavio;
Roma; Chiclín and Laredo; the Algarrobal del Moro archaeological
complex, among others.
FOLKLORE
The northern Marinera dance, cock fights, Peruvian Pace Horses,
etc.
HANDICRAFTS
Mostly straw and carved leather items, as well as wood carvings,
silver filigree, robes, ponchos and woolen shawls from Otuzco,
Huamachuco and Pataz.
FESTIVITIES
National Marinera Competition (January)
A competition in which members of dance academies from all over
the country participate.
A queen is elected and there is a prize for the best typical costume.
This is the best opportunity to enjoy the display of northern
“marinera” dancers.
Surfing Competition (March)
This takes place in Malabrigo breach, 70 k. north of Trujillo,
which has the longest waves in the world. Surfers from different
places compete in this event.
International Spring Festival (September / October)
Competitions of the different variations of the “marinera”
dance are held during this festival. Throughout the week, all
the streets and houses are decorated, there are float parades,
and teams of school children dance through the streets, led by
the Spring
Queen.
Virgen de la Puerta de Otuzco Festival
(December)
This virgin is considered to be the Patron of the North of Peru
and the Queen of World Peace. The main celebration is on the 15
th , referred to as THE DAY, when the image of the virgin is taken
down from its altar, whilst the public chant canticles, pray and
deposit miracles and jewelry. This is followed by a procession.
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ANCASH GENERAL PERFORMANCES
Location: The department of Ancash is located
north of Lima between the Pacific Ocean and the Marañón
River.
Area: 35 029 km 2
Capital: Huaraz
Altitude: 3 091 m.a.s.l.
Average annual temperature: 18º C (maximum 18º C and
minimum 9º C). The rainy season runs from December through
April.
ACCESS ROUTES
By land: The most recommended is the Lima-Pativilca-Huaraz route
(408 km) about 7 hours drive.
Other routes include:
Casma-Huaraz (149 km) about 6 h 30 minutes drive.
Santa-Huallanca-Huaraz (145 km) about 5 h 30 minutes drive.
By air: Non-regular flight services. Flight takes approximately
35 minutes.
ATTRACTIONS IN THE CITY OF HUARAZ
Ancash Archaeological Museum
Collection of pieces from the Chavin, Recuay, Huaraz, Mochica,
Chimú and Huari cultures. Textiles, ceramics and pre-Columbian
lithic pieces.
Señor de La Soledad Sanctuary
Located in the Barrio de La Soledad. This is the Huaraz Patron’s
Church.
Rataquenua Watchtower
Located 7 km from the city of Huaraz (east of the hill), where
visitors can enjoy the city’s landscape.
OUTSKIRTS OF THE CITY
Monterrey
Located 7 km from Huaraz and about 5 minutes drive. Famous for
its landscapes and hot springs for the treatment of rheumatic
illnesses.
Callejón de Huaylas
Vast Andean valley spreading across 200 km, between the Cordillera
Blanca and the Cordillera Negra (the White and Black Mountain
Range). The Santa River that has its source at the Conococha Lagoon
4 100 m.a.s.l., crosses the entire valley skirting the most picturesque
cities and villages, the most important of which are Recuay, Huaraz,
Carhuaz, Yungay and Caraz.
Yungay
Located 2 500 m.a.s.l. and 55 km north of Huaraz, this city lies
at the foot of the famous snow-capped Mount Huascarán.
The name of this city comes from the Quechua word Yunga that means
“warm lands”. The old city was buried by an alluvion
in 1 979, however it was rebuilt 1,5 km away from its original
location. It is from here that the road leading to the Llanganuco
lagoons starts.
Caraz
Located 2 285 m.a.s.l. and 67 km north of Huaraz. This picturesque
city preserves all the beauty of the ancient highland villages.
Its countryside has a fascinating beauty and exhibits a variety
of carnation cultures. The magnificent Mount Alpamayo (5 947 m.a.s.l.),
was declared the “World’s Most Beautiful Mountain”
in the World Competition of Scenic Beauty held in Munich, Germany
in 1 966.
Museo Amauta de Arte Ancashino
(Ancash Art Museum)
Unique exhibition of typical outfits from several villages of
Callejón de Huaylas and Callejón de Conchucos, which
are more than 100 years old.
Huascarán National Park
Located about 2 hours drive from Huaraz. It spreads across an
area of 340 thousand
ha of the Cordillera Blanca (the world’s highest tropical
mountain range), where the snowcapped Mount Huascarán (6
768 m.a.s.l.) stands out. Huascarán is the highest peak
of Peru. It was declared National Park by the Peruvian Government
and World Natural Heritage Site in 1 987. Its natural attractions
include its exotic flora and fauna, its lagoons, snowcapped mountains,
gasified water sources and hot springs.
Chavín Archaeological Complex
Located in the Province of Huari, 110 km west of Huaraz, about
3 h 30 minutes drive. It was discovered by Julio César
Tello en 1 919, and declared World Cultural Heritage Site in 1
985. The temple, with a truncated pyramidal base, was built with
huge symmetrical
stone blocks, fastened by stone wedges and stone mortar. Inside
the Old Temple, at the center, there is a gallery known as Lanzón,
that contains a 4,6 m high stone shaped in the form of a gigantic
spear point, representing a personage with feline, bird and snake
features. The inner galleries are formed by stone walls. It seems
that they were originally
mud plastered and painted. The roof is made of big slabs that
not only served their
architectural function but were also decorated with religious
motifs There are other galleries contemporary to the Old Temple
such as the ones of the camp, the offerings, the stairs, the larders,
the labyrinths of the bat and the captives and the double corbel.
There is no certainty as to Chavín’s age, but its
origins date from 1 200 BC.
Willcahuain
This entirely stone-made temple with superposed platforms is located
some 35 minutes drive, about 3 h walk from Huaraz. There is a
series of galleries inside it. This temple dates from the year
900 AD and is a clear evidence of the Wari influence on the region.
Waullac
2 km from Huaraz. Located 5 minutes drive, about 20 minutes walk
from Huaraz, the origins of the archaeological remains of Waullac
are probably Wari. The remains comprise stone structures with
5 elevated chambers.
FOLKLORE
Typical folklore expressions include the Ancash Chuscada which
is cheerful and danceable, and is a mix of Pasacalle, Marinera
and Triste. Many dances express the Inca and Colonial life; others
represent war and conquest. The most popular are: Shacshas, Huanquillas,
Antihuanquillas, Capitanes, Pallas and Negritos.
HANDICRAFTS
The making of traditional costumes and embroidered polleras (skirts)
is a wide spread craft. There are also experts who make wax candles
for processions. Handicrafts such as Chavín wool blankets,
Taricá pottery, forged iron, repoussé leather works
and basketry are popular.
GASTRONOMY
Typical dishes: Picante de cuy , Cuchicanca , Charqui , Llunca
kashki con gallina , Pecan caldo, Humitas , Cebiche de Pato Casmeño
.Other products include: buttery cheese, quesillo, ham, butter,
honey, milk jam, cider dessert, and a large variety of fruits
such as capulí, quince, eggfruit, granadilla, custard apple,
guava, prickly pear, etc.
The traditional drinks are: Chicha de jora, Chicha de maní
(fermented peanut drink).
FESTIVITIES
The Week of Mountaineering (May / June)
Competitions in several adventure tourism sports, cultural and
social activities.
OTHER IMPORTANT FESTIVITIES
Carnival in Callejón de Huaylas (February)
May Festival or Feast of the Patron the Lord of La Soledad (May).
The Virgen del Carmen Tourist Festivity, in Chavín de Huántar
(July).
The Virgen de las Mercedes Tourist Festivity (September).
The Lord of Burgos Tourist Festivity (September).
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LIMA GENERAL INFORMATION
Location: The department of Lima is located in the central part
of the country, comprising a coastal strip (facing the Pacific
Ocean) and the highlands towards the east.
Area: 33 820 km 2
Capital: Lima
Altitude: 133 m.a.s.l.
Average annual temperature: 19º C (maximum 25º C and
minimum 13º C). The season with the highest humidity is winter
which runs from June through September.
ACCESS ROUTES
By land: Lima is linked by the Pan-American Highway with all the
cities on the coast as well as with the coastal cities of Ecuador
to the north and Chile to the south.
The Central Highway, the Marginal Highway and penetration roads
provide access to most cities over the highlands and the jungle.
By air: Lima is connected with the world’s most important
cities. It is the gateway to Peru’s major destinations through
Jorge Chávez International Airport.
ATTRACTIONS IN THE PROVINCE OF LIMA (City
of Lima)
Plaza Mayor or Main Square
The urban center of the city, it houses within its perimeter three
of the most important
buildings of colonial times: the Cathedral, the Palace of Viceroys,
presently the Government Palace also known as the House of Pizarro,
and the City Hall. A bronze
fountain which dates from the seventeenth century is placed at
its center.
The Cathedral
Built on the same place as the original 1 555 building, it was
rebuilt under the direction of Jesuit priest Juan Rehr after the
1 746 earthquake.
Both its facade and interior are austere; its remarkable wooden
choirstalls, altars and the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, who died
in 1 541, are to be noted.
San Francisco’s Church and Convent
One of the best colonial architectural complexes of the seventeenth
century, it consists
of the small square, the convent and the church. The cloisters
are decorated in blue Sevillian tiles and the superb Museum of
Religious Art contains a valuable collection of masterworks, in
addition to the more than 300-year old catacombs.
San Pedro’s Church
Corner of Jr. Azángaro and Jr.Ucayali. This Baroque temple
inaugurated in 1 638 was given the name of San Pablo. It changed
its name to San Pedro in 1 772 when the Jesuits were expelled
from the country. This church features side naves with magnificent
golden altars and priceless oil paintings. The building includes
a penitentiary and a small chapel.
Santo Domingo’s Church and Convent
Corner of Jr. Conde de Superunda and Jr. Camaná. Construction
of this church got underway when Lima was founded, however it
was not finished until the late sixteenth century. The church
features three naves and has superb choirstalls, carved in cedar,
as well as an imposing dome. The convent’s cloisters are
lined in Sevillian mosaic tiles, while the chapterhouse is filled
with Baroque sculptures. It was here that San Marcos University
was founded.
Los Descalzos Church and Convent
The Alameda was a popular promenade built in the Lima eighteenth
century style. The convent was founded in the late sixteenth century
and has the characteristics of a typical Meditation Convent. Its
quiet and spacious apartments contain valuable oil paintings belonging
to the Quito and Cusco Schools.
Torre Tagle Palace
Visitors are required prior authorization from the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs. The site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
this is a mansion dating from the early eighteenth century. Its
façade features a stone doorway and two superb carved wooden
balconies.
Oquendo Mansion or Osambela Palace
Built in the early nineteenth century, its façade features
five balconies and a lookout tower from where it was possible
to watch the ships arriving in and departing from Callao. It was
recently restored and is the seat of important cultural institutions.
House of Riva Agüero
Built in the nineteenth century, the house was donated to the
Catholic University by the last of the original owners’
descendants, Don José de la Riva Agüero. Today it
houses the Riva Agüero Institute, which in turn features
vast historic archives and a fine library on the first floor.
National Anthropology and Archaeology Museum
An important collection of ceramics, textiles and gold and silver
works belonging to the Chavín, Mochica, Chimú, Tiahuanaco,
Pucará, Paracas, Nazca and Inca cultures are exhibited
in a didactic way.
Museo de Oro (Gold Museum)
Private collection belonging to Mr. Miguel Mujica Gallo, it features
gold pieces and jewels from pre-Inca cultures, particularly the
Mochica, Chimú and Nazca cultures. It also houses an Arms
Museum exhibiting pieces dating back to as early as the sixteenth
century.
Larco Herrera Museum
Superb private collection of ceramics, particularly from the Mochica
culture. It has a treasury room that holds exquisite gold work
pieces such as the only complete gold pectoral of a Chimú
chief ever found.
Amano Museum
Exclusive private collection of ceramics and textiles from all
pre-Hispanic cultures,
particularly from the Chancay culture.
Museum of Art of Lima
Formerly known as Palacio de la Exposición (1 869), it
gathers a superb collection of
ceramics, textiles, pre-Hispanic gold and silver works, oil paintings
and Colonial and
Republican silver work, spanning 3 000 years of Peruvian history,
from the Chavín
cultures to the contemporary era.
Museum of the Nation
It exhibits a select collection of archaeological pieces showing
the main cultural expression of ancient Peru in a didactic way.
Interesting replica of the tombs and ornaments of the Lord of
Sipán.
Huaca Huallamarca
Pyramidal pre-Inca ceremonial center and on-site museum exhibiting
pre-Inca relics.
Huaca Pucllana or Juliana
Pyramidal pre-Inca temple built from hand-made adobe bricks. It
has a small onsite museum.
OUTSKIRTS OF THE CITY OF LIMA
Pachacamac
Archaeological site located at km 31 of the South Pan-American
Highway, about 45 minutes drive from Lima. It was the main ceremonial
center in the Peruvian coast line.
Its influence declined starting from the fifteenth century when
it was conquered by Inca Túpac Yupanqui. The main buildings
include the Temple of the Sun and the Acllahuasi, both built during
the Inca domination. The principal material used in the buildings,
as well as in the entire Peruvian coastline, was mud. The Inca
section is the best-preserved part of the archaeological complex
(1 440 - 1 533). The archaeological site includes palaces, plazas
and temples that have been painstakingly restored and even includes
an on-site Museum that houses and interesting collection of Pre-Inca
relics.
Lúcumo Hillocks
Located 34 km south of Lima, access is through the town of Pachacámac
by a gravelsurfaced road up to the town of Quebrada Verde. This
is one of the last ecosystems of
hillocks that still survive in the coastal strip.
Pantanos de Villa (Wetlands)
This marshy area features a sprawling Reserved Zone of totora
reedlined pools that are one of the main havens on the coast for
more than 150 bird classes, including 30 migratory species that
fly here from all over the continent. Lima’s last remaining
natural reserve spreads across 396 hectares which are an obligatory
stopping point for ornithologists and nature lovers from all over
the world. The most important birds can be spotted during a three-hour
stroll down signposted trails and strategically located lookout
towers. The Villa Wetlands are located 19 km south of Lima. Access
is through Huaylas Ave.
Cajamarquilla
Archaeological complex, one of the most important in the Peruvian
pre-Hispanic central coastline, it is located 15 km up east of
Lima. Access is through the Central Highway, after crossing a
gravel-surfaced road that departs from Huachipa towards the Cajamarquilla
Zinc Refinery. The complex was entirely built from adobe mud brick
and comprises a number of palaces protected by surrounding walls.
Chosica and Santa Eulalia
Located in the Lima highlands, 1 h drive east of the city through
the Central Highway. Here, visitors can find many recreation centers,
clubs and country restaurants, in addition to its dry climate
and the always-present sun at the foot of the hills. This is also
the starting point for trips to the Peruvian central highlands.
GASTRONOMY
Typical dishes: Cebiche, Escabeche, Carapulcra, Cau-cau , Lomo
saltado, Ají de Gallina, Causa, Choros a la chalaca, Tacu-Tacu
, Parihuela , Sancochado.
The desserts are: Mazamorra morada, Suspiro a la limeña,
Turrón de Doña Pepa, Picarones
The traditional drink is chicha morada.
FESTIVITIES
Lunahuaná Adventure Sports Festival (February)
Water rafting, paragliding, trekking, hang-gliding, mountain cycling,
and bait and fishnet fishing take place during the festival.
Month of the Lord of Miracles (October)
This procession gathers the largest number of devotees in South
America that pay homage to the “Purple Christ”, with
chants and praises while the image is taken out throughout the
city. In commemoration of the Lord of Miracles, the Bullfight
season is held every year in
the Plaza de Acho, drawing many top bullfighters from Spain and
other American
countries.
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