Main Square of Trujillo On the orders of Diego de Almagro, Martin drew Astete this square as the center of the city. In the main part of the Plaza Mayor is looking at the Freedom Monument, a marble Baroque sculpture, the work of Edmund German Muller. Catedral of Trujillo Plaza Mayor (Main Square). (Cathedral Museum). […]
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MUSEUMS IN TRUJILLO
Catedralicio Museum Located inside the Cathedral of Trujillo. Contains objects linked to the liturgy, carvings and paintings from the colonial period, among which two paintings: “The denial of St. Peter” and the portrait of St. John the Baptist. Characterize this building, the roof beams decorated with polychrome and crypt decorated with wall paintings of the […]
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Chan-Chan, The timeless citadel of clay This enormous archaeological complex is located in front of the sea, half way between the Huanchaco hot springs and the city of Trujillo, which is the capital of the department of Lambayeque, in the north coast of Perú. The site covers an extension of 20km; the central zone is […]
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The complex consists of two pyramids joined by a platform, in the complex are many burial chambers. Located 28 km. the city of Chiclayo In 1987 was discovered the tomb of the Moche Lord, known as the Lord of Sipan, who ruled the valley of Lambayeque. Efforts to recover and restore valuable enclosures and main […]
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Located 33 km north of the city of Chiclayo, the Archaeological Complex of Tucume, is one of the most important pre-Hispanic monuments of the north coast of Peru, given its magnitude and extent of approximately 220 hectares architected space, housing 26 buildings of monumental structures associated with lower rank (squares, mounds, patios, canal systems, walls, […]
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Located in the city of Lambayeque, was ingurated in 1966 and is located two blocks from the main park of the city. In the gardens of the museum stands the figure of Naylamp, founder of the dynasty of Kings Lambayeque. Among its corridors and rooms are exposed more than 1,400 archaeological pieces, demonstrations which were […]
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It is located 70 km. from Chiclayo. The name refers to a hill of the same name which is near the place. This is the first private protected area of Peru; the area is managed by the community of Santa Catalina jointly with Heinz Plenge, photographer and Bernie Pleyton, ecologist. Its main objectives are the […]
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January * Feast of the birth of Jesus – Reque: January. Important religious festival with a large influx of devout believers who come from different parts of the department. The festival is organized by the parish and the District Municipality. March * Religious Feast of St. Joseph the Patriarch of Mórrope: March 09, a traditional […]
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Espesado It is a kind of soup which is prepared every Monday, made with shredded corn and beef brisket soup, usually served with rice. Chinguirito Is a kind of ceviche, made with dried and frayed guitar fish, prepared with lemon, salt, pepper and onion. Served with yucca and sweet potatoes. Tortilla de raya Made from […]
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The museum is mainly dedicated to the Lambayeque or Sican culture which was developed in the region between approximately 700 and 1300 before falling under the domain Chimu. The ancient nation lambayeque is known for its metallurgical art (being especially famous for its golden funerary masks and ceremonial tumi or knives) that the museum displays. […]
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There are plenty Locations and spots made for fun in Chiclayo to dance all night long, or just to enjoy a few drinks with your friends. At the downtown or at the Balta Avenue you will find some good options. Here is a list with interesting options: Discotheque Premium Boulevard Nightclub that it is divided […]
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Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary is located in the Department of Lambayeque, Province of Ferreñafe, District of Pitipo, to 31.5km from the city of Chiclayo at 80 m.a.s. The climate is dry and warm in the morning and fresh in the afternoon. Average annual temperature of 28 ° C. Among December – May is the rainy […]
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Totem Disco Av. Salvador Lara 992 – 998 Urb. Miraflores Telf: 203835 Ama Disco Centro Comercial Real Plaza 2do Piso Tel: 422941 Nextel: 119*4804 Luna Rota Disco Av. América Sur 2119 Telf: (044) 221488 (044) 221488 (044) 242182 FREE (044) 242182 La Barra Drive Inn Disco Disco- Bar and Restaurant Av. La Marina 470 – […]
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JANUARY 20TH – FEBRUARY 20TH – National Contest of Marinera Northern Marinera is a dance very dynamic, with elegant movements and a complex choreography. The couples flirt when waving his white handkerchief in the air with his right hand, which is used to keep up. This dance is rooted deeply in La Libertad, and this […]
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Is a city in northwestern of Peru, capital of Lambayeque Department, is the fourth most populous department in the country. It was founded under the name of Santa Maria de los Valles de Chiclayo in 1720, upgraded to a villa in 1827 and in 1835 he was awarded the title of “Heroic City”, now known […]
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