Kingdom of Powerful Lords
Here, in the desert and the sweltering valleys, lie important archaeological remains, such as pyramids and administrative centers. This is the land of the kings that ruled the north of Peru centuries ago, one of whom has returned from the past: the Lord of Sipán. There are also other significant archaeological sites to explore, such as Sicán, Túcume and Chotuna, as well as state-of-the-art museums with priceless collections.
Lambayeque also has beaches, like the balneario de Pimentel, nature, in the form of the Pómac forest and the Chaparrí reserve, and an excellent gastronomic tradition that is embedded in the DNA of its people. Location: On the north coast of Peru. Although most of the region is located in the desert, it does have other ecosystems, like the dry forest and the coastal “yungas” (tropical valleys). Size: 14,213 km2 (5,488 sq.miles).
Chiclayo City Cathedral
Location : City centre.
Built in 1869 in the neoclassical style. The entrance has two doors supported by Doric columns in front of the entrance's three arches. The carved wood image of the Cristo Pobre (Christ of Poverty) is a highlight.
Elías Aguirre Plazuela
Location : Elías Aguirre and San José streets (block 3).
Built in 1924 in honour of Commander Elías Aguirre, a Chicalayan hero of the Battle of Angamos in the War of the Pacific (1879). The plaza was designed by Peruvian sculptor David Lozano.
Location : 14 km south of Chiclayo (20 minutes by bus).
Monsefú is an area known for its cotton, thread and straw weaving (hats, baskets, bags and saddlebags). The area is also famous for its embroidery, which even included gold or silver thread. Delicate napkins, tablecloths, blouses, skirts, ponchos and embroidered cloaks can be purchased here.
Location : 35 km south-east of Chiclayo (45 minutes).
Located on the edge of the former Pomalca estate. In 1987, a tomb was discovered containing the intact remains of a member of the Moche royalty, the Lord of Sipán. The discovery revealed the ritual and tributes received in the tomb of a Moche ruler, who was accompanied by by a warrior, a priest, two women, a child, a dog, a llama and a guardian with amputated feet. The funeral dowry included numerous gold and silver jewels decorated with turquoise and lapis lazuli stones. The structure or huaca is formed of a funeral platform and two truncated adobe pyramids, also belonging to the Moche culture (1st - 6th century A.D.).
Location : 11 km west of Chiclayo (20 minutes).
A modern beach resort, perfect for surfing, motorboating and windsurfing. Visitors can also see fishermen in "caballitos de totora" (reed horses), traditional rafts like those used by their ancestors on the Peruvian coast since the pre-Columbian era.
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