Tumbes
Puerto Pizarro
Puerto
Pizarro is a beach located 13 kilometers from the city of Tumbes. It has a
small group of fishermen and extractors of black shells.
Because the
waters of Pizarro port are shallow they facilitate the practice of skiing and
boat rides.
In Puerto
Pizarro there are guided walks to the national sanctuary, the Mangroves of
Tumbes, island of love, Hueso Ballena and Isla de los Pájaros. peru tours
The mangroves of Tumbes
They are
forests whose vegetation grows and develops in a zone of circulation between
the sea and the earth and that comprises a small area of the left margin of
the river Tumbes and with greater surface in the right margin until the zone of
the International Channel of Capons.
Manglares in Tumbes
The Tumbes
Mangroves are a natural beauty, with labyrinths, tidal channels or marshes,
shelter and food source of numerous species of crustaceans, mollusks, fish and
varied fauna.
The Island of Love
The Island
of Love is located in front of Puerto Pizarro, it is a quiet place.
On this
island in summer is filled with campers who come to enjoy the tranquility of
the sea.
The Island
of Love is called this way because many couples of newlyweds come to spend
their honeymoon. travel Peru
Caleta de Cruz Pizarro
It is the
place where Don Francisco Pizarro began the conquest of Peru. It shows a
replica of the cross he planted in 1532.
Punta Sal
It is the most elegant and beautiful Tumbesina
beach, this place is ideal for water sports, horseback riding and rest.
The cove of Zorritos
This is where the first oil well in SouthAmerica was drilled. What is attractive in this beach are the great marine
riches such as: sole, corvina, snook; The artisanal fishing pier, the
lighthouse and the boardwalk.
Aguas
Verdes. It is the city in full border line, from where the commercial exchange
between Peru and Ecuador takes place.
The
architectural set Cabeza de Vaca. Located in the Corrales district. In
addition, the pre-Columbian remains of Lizard Head, Loma Saavedra, Cucharola,
among others, where remains of old human settlements and ceramic pieces can be
found.
Trujillo
Chan Chan
This
prehistoric urban center is the largest clay city of America Prehispanica. It
was declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 1986. Chan Chan would
have been the capital of the Chimu kingdom, originally covering more than 20
km2 from the vicinity of the port of Huanchaco to the Campana Center.
Archaeologists estimate that it houses more than 100 thousand people. Peru tours
Its
structure distinguishes squares, dwellings, warehouses, workshops, streets,
ramparts and pyramidal temples. Its huge walls are profusely decorated with
reliefs of stylized zoomorphic figures and mythological beings. The tour of the
archaeological site is complemented by a visit to the Site Museum.
Chan Chan -
Metropoli capital of the vast and powerful Chimu kingdom, the most important on
the coast, whose extension is estimated at 18 km. Squares.
Huanchaco
The spa of
Huanchaco is located in the district of the same name. It is the most important
and beautiful spa of the city of Trujillo capital of the Region the freedom.
The name of
Huanchaco comes from Guaukocha (beautiful lagoon with golden pece). Today is a
traditional and picturesque seaside resort, obligatorily stop for the tourists
that visit the city.
The Rainbow
Huanca
4 km from
the city of Trujillo. This pyramid of adobe is especially important because if
construction had been carried out at the beginning of the Chimú culture and at
the end of the Tiahuanaco-Wari culture between the X-XI century D.C. It is
estimated that its age is 1100 years. Travel peru
The
building has a quadrangular base and walls decorated by high reliefs with
zoomorphic and anthropomorphic representations. The name of Dragon is due to
one of these figures, a bicephalous being with countless legs similar to a
dragon.
The
researchers believe that one of the functions of this place was ceremonial (it
would be linked to rituals in honor of the rainbow and other natural phenomena
related to fertility). It was discovered by a treasure seeker in 1943 and
cleaned by the Institute of Anthropology of the National University of Trujillo
in 1947 and 1948, work that exposed three outer walls and two interior walls
with magnificent decorations in patent relief Mythological intention.
Cathedral
Built
between 1647 and 1666, its altars are of baroque and rococo style; The canvases
that conserves belong to the Cuzco school of painting and Quito. The Cathedral
has the Cathedral Museum with works mainly religious from the viceregal period
in gold and silver.
Parade
ground
The largest
of the country, it is surrounded by the Cathedral, harmonious colonial and
republican mansions, and by palaces. In the central part is the monument to La
Libertad, which represents the process of independence of the country. The
statue was made in France, the materials used are marble and copper, the
sculptor was Edmund Moeller. In it you will find many statues
Main Square
Beautiful
historical setting from where Martin de Estete began the stroke of the city by
order of the founder Diego de Almagro in December 1534. In its beginnings the
square appeared desaloda, without any monument, until in 1841don pedro de
Mandalengoitia Sanzde Zarate owned a pool Made of white stone that was built on
his hacienda and obraje of Santa Cruz de Carabamba. In 1867 the pool was
illuminated with 8 davits with their respective lanterns and an iron fence was
installed to protect it.
To the
center is the Monument of the Freedom sculpted by the German Edmundo Moeller
and soon armed by Enrique Albretch inaugurated the 4 of July of 1929.
Piura
Main Square
It is an
old square that stands out for its beauty, of colonial court is surrounded by a
variety of flowers and plants. Located in the center of the city, it is where
the residents gather for civic ceremonies. In addition to the middle is the
monument to freedom "La Pola", the oldest in the region and the
Cathedral of Piura, built in colonial times.
Also
highlights the bridge of the city of Piura and La Paloma de la Paz, built in
1982 by the Peruvian sculptor Victor Delfin.
The artisanal market of Catacaos
It is
located 12 kilometers from Piura, it is distinguished when arriving at the town
by its bow in the form of pitcher. It is a town of deep traditions and customs.
The place is composed of houses of cane, the central part is the Commerce
Street. There is also the San Pedro temple, built in the 17th century. Peru tours
The town is
unique in many ways, however the craft market is the highlight of the place.
Shows products typical of the region; Among them the straw hats and the
filigree gold and silver jewelery stand out. Artisanal work is carried out by
peasants and much of the material comes from Cajamarca or Madre de Dios. At present,
many visitors come to acquire these products.
Chulucanas
Chulucanas
is the capital of Morropón and you can arrive in 45 minutes from the city of
Piura. It is a small city with a warm climate with friendly people; Which are
farmers, farmers and craftsmen, mostly. It is recognized for being a village of
potters and potters, which can be observed in the various workshops along the
streets. Many of them still use ancient and ancient techniques (vicus and
tallanes). Many of them full of images present the life of the community
through their art. Every day the pottery of Chulucanas is recognized in
national and international markets, really beautiful and stylized.
Mancora
Máncora is
located 182 kilometers from Piura. It is considered one of the most beautiful
spas on the north coast of Peru. In addition one of the places frequented more
in the summer by the national and international travelers. For many it is the
point, where you find the perfect wave and for others it is a place of
relaxation or fun.
At present,
it is full of tourists and travelers while staying a vacation time. Now if you
want to get away from the noise, the best beaches are around as Pocitas or at
the height of the bridge Cabo Blanco. Peru Travel
Cabo Blanco, Los
Organos and Vichayito
If we plan
to relax in front of the sea and spend a surprising moment in the north of
Peru, then we have to visit Cabo Blanco, Los Órganos or Vichayito. Cabo Blanco
is a mystical beach for many and mythical for others, full of epic waves
(ranging from two to four meters) and variety of fish in the sea. You can find
swordfish, merlin and tuna. Another attraction is to make the so-called
Hemingway route, recommended for those who like to write.
The Organs
presents a dry and tropical climate. The pier is handcrafted, it is beautiful
to watch the sun go down in the sunset and to look at the rafts sailing on the
shore. In addition, the district lives on fishing, ecotourism and commerce.
Many surfers come to fight their waves and even come to dive. On the other hand
Vichayito grows every day and is the attraction of many young people who come
to vacation to the beach. The place has some lodgings and restaurants. The
place is sunny but very windy.