Zaña
Located 46 km south-east of Chiclayo and about one-and-a-half h bus ride. Here there are the remains of once an opulent Colonial city founded in 1 563 and which history is full of anecdotal episodes such as the raid by pirate Edward Davis, who loothed the city in 1 686.
Monsefú
Located 14 km from Chiclayo and about 15 minutes bus ride, Monsefú is 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.
Eten
Located 22,4 km from Chiclayo and about 25 minutes bus ride, this city is known for its reed weaving. Legend tells that Baby Jesus appeared on the monstrance of the Temple of Eten in 1 649.
Ferreñafe
This rice farming city founded by the Spaniards is located 18 km southeast of Chiclayo and about 30 minutes bus ride. Its attractions include the remarkable old Baroque Church of Santa Lucía. Here the Sicán National Archaeological Museum (House of the Moon) is being built.
Huaca Rajada Archaeological Complex
Located 29 km southeast of the city of Chiclayo.
Visits: Monday to Sunday 9:00-17:00.
The complex is located within the limits of the former Hacienda Pomalca, 2 km from the town of Sipán and about 1 h 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 Sipán were discovered here in 1 987.
Batán Grande Reserved Zone
Located 40 km southwest of the city of Chiclayo, Ferreñafe.
About 1 h drive. The reserve covers 46 km2 and comprises 20 pre-Inca structures including, among others, Las Ventanas (where the Gold Tumi was extracted), La Mayanga, Lucía, La Merced, Cholope and Rodillona. This was the site of the Sicán culture (House of the Moon).
Túcume Archaeological Complex
Located 1 km east of the town of Túcume, Lambayeque.
Phone: (074) 80-0052.
Visits: Monday to Sunday 8:00-17:00.
This complex is located 35 km north of Chiclayo and 2 km 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 Huacas of El Pueblo, La Raya, El Sol and Las Estacas stand out in the near area. Túcume is also known as the Valley of Pyramids.
There are programs that allow visitors to enjoy the archaeological zones as well as nature, folk medicine and cultural exchange. The community of Túcume takes an active role in the conservation of its natural and cultural heritage.
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Within the scope of the Interactive Tourism Project, PromPerú sponsors the development of certain programs such as:
Archaeology and Nature in Túcume, a program that allows a better knowledge of the local culture and its manifestations such as gastronomy, handicrafts and traditional medicine, walks and horseback rides to archaeological zones and the carob-tree woodlands of Batán Grande.
information:
Túcume On-site Museum and/or Casa Naylamp.
Av. Federico Villareal 152, Túcume.
OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST
Caleta Santa Rosa, Caleta de San José, Huaca Chotuna, Aguila de Oyotún, Petroglyphs of Cerro Mulato, Pampa Grande, Apurlec, among others.
FOLKLORE
Famous for its lively dances, such as Marinera and Tondero. Folk medicine using herbs and other products, and magical rites are widely practiced.
Cock fights gather numerous aficionados at family meetings and festivities. The presentation of experts chalanes riding gait horses is a traditional scene.
GASTRONOMY
The typical dishes include:
- Cebiche (fish filet cut in chunks and marinated in lemon juice, onions and chili).
- Tortilla de raya (egg omelette made with dried, soaked ray).
- Chinguirito (cebiche based on dry and salted guitarfish flesh).
- Seco de cabrito con frijoles (casserole based on tender kid marinated in chicha de jora and vinegar with beans seasoned with onions and garlic).
- Arroz con pato a la chiclayana (tender duck meat cooked in black beer, mint and cilantro).
- Mala rabia (green banana purée seasoned with chili, onion, pepper and paprika, and chicha or vinegar).
The typical desserts include:
- King-kong (layer-pastry with milk, pineapple and peanut jam filling).
- Stuffed dates.
- Quince jelly.
- Fig preserves.
FESTIVITIES
The Sacred Cross of Chalpón (February and August)
Very popular religious festivity in northern Peru. The Cross of Chalpón which appeared in the year 1 868, 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..
(*) Caballitos de Totora: Artisanal totora reed rafts from Mochica times used by fishermen to fish in the sea. Two types of fishing is practiced: one using bait (individual fishing) and another using a fishnet (requiring two men). |
SERVICES
Airport
Aeropuerto Internacional José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales .
Av. Bolognesi s/n
24 hour service. Land Transportation
Chiclayo
Av. Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre, 2nd block.
24 hour service.
Lambayeque
Av. Leonardo Ortiz and Calle San José.
Open: Monday to Sunday 5:00-0:00.
Health Centers
Chiclayo
Hospital Nacional Almazor Aguinaga Asenjo
Calle Hipólito Unanue 180, Chiclayo.
24 hour service.
Lambayeque
Hospital Belén de Lambayeque.
Calle Ramón Castilla 597, Lambayeque.
24 hour service.
Police Stations
Comisaría Chiclayo
24 hour service.
Policía de Turismo
Av. Sáenz Peña 830, Chiclayo.
24 hour service.
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Handicrafts Markets
Mercado Modelo de Chiclayo.
Corner of Av. Arica and calle Héroes Civiles.
24 hour service.
Post Offices
Chiclayo
Jr. Elias Aguirre 140.
Open: Monday to Saturday 7:45-21:00, Sunday 8:00-15:00.
Lambayeque
Jr. Atahualpa 120.
Open: Monday to Saturday 8:00-16:00.
Ferreñafe
Jr. Tacna 570.
Open: Monday to Saturday 8:00-16:00.
INFORMATION
Regional Tourism and Industry Office
Av. Sáenz Peña 838, Chiclayo.
IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION GO TO:
www.peru.org.pe
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