Places of Northern Peru that you should know

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.