About Chiclayo
Chiclayo is a part of Peru where the tropical
sun, desert oases and the fresh sea breeze come together. Legend has it that the
god Naylamp sailed here together with a vast retinue thousands of years ago to
found his empire. In fact, many ancient civilizations saw the strategic
advantage of controlling this region, which today is a major business hub in
northern Peru, where routes come together from the coast, highlands and jungle.
Chiclayo City is the capital of the department
of Lambayeque, which gave rise to the pre-Hispanic cultures as
Mochica,
Sicán or Lambayeque and
Chimú.
Chiclayo City is a skilful and economical power
city from the north of the country. Located on a productive valley, where
agriculture activities are very important, outstanding rice production, sugar
cane and cotton. It is a strategic point in the middle of many highways and
roads connections.
In its valleys flourished many important pre-Inca
cultures, such as "Lambayeque or Sicán", "Mochica" and "Chimú". Part of its
culture and treasures can be seen in Lambayeque at the Brüning Museum, the
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Sipán and Sicán National Museum.
During the Colony, it was only a simple indian
village in the road that connected Lambayeque and Zaña. Colony constructions
does not exist, nevertheless today it is a city in full development process,
having important discoveries as a main entrance, such as "El Señor de Sipán"
(Lord of Sipán) at Huaca Rajada (important master discovered in 1987 with his
in-life treasures), "Señor de Sicán" at Batangrande - Pómac and Túcume. Thanks
to these important discoveries, Chiclayo turns out to be the second important
destiny, after
Cusco, for
the archaeological and monumental tourism in Peru.
The kindness and warmness of the people from
Lambayeque had worth the nickname of "capital of friendship";
being very religious and having devotion to "Cruz de Chalpón", that each year
celebrate a great festival that joins a lot of pilgrims in Motupe from all the
country.
In Monsefú and Eten, expert craftsmen,
descendents of the Mochicans (important pre-Incas culture) work with straw and
fine yarn, and ceramics.
Chiclayo Guide
Archaeological Sites in Chiclayo:
There are hundreds of archaeological places located in the valleys of Zaña,
Lambayeque, La Leche and Motupe, where the pre-Inca cultures Lambayeque, Sicán,
Mochica and Chimú, developed until the arrival of the Incas. In these valleys
jewels of gold had been found and extracted, forming the fabulous collection
appreciated in local museums. Outstanding the recent discoveries of "Señor de
Sipán" (Lord of Sipan) in Huaca Rajada, "Señor de Sicán" in Batangrande - Pómac,
and the Valley of he Pyramids in Túcume.
Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipán:
The Museum of the Royal Tombs of Sipán showcase the marvelous finds from Huaca
Rajada. Exhibits the most important archaeological remains of the Mochica
Culture, in an exceptional exhibition that combines maximum scientific accuracy,
security and enjoyment to show the jewels, emblems and ornaments found in the
tomb of a Mochica government leader called the Lord of Sipán. Located in
Lambayeque.
Museo Nacional Sicán:
This unique museum is the result of over two decades of scientific investigation
by the Sicán Archaeological Project. The museum is singular in a number of
respects: It is dedicated to scientific research of the Sicán or Lambayeque
culture and dissemination of its results, as well as protection and storage of
the material remains of this culture. This exhibit focuses on all aspects of the
Sicán people and their culture. Located in Ferreñafe.
Brüning Museum:
Museum and investigation center, located in Lambayeque 17 km. (10.5
miles) north of Chiclayo. Has a great collection of archaeological pieces of
Chimú, Mochica, Chavín and Vicus cultures.
Around Chiclayo:
Picturesque rural towns with a great ancestral history, the Bosque de Pómac
Historical Sanctuary, and beautiful marine landscapes in their coastal, fishing
villages and beaches invite you to travel in time and see the evolution of the
Mochicans. You can visit the circuit of Pimentel, Santa Rosa, Monsefú and Eten
where is the 3rd Eucharistic city of the World. Also the towns of Lambayeque,
Ferreñafe, Zaña and Salas the town of wizards and sorcerers.
Moche Route
The Moche Route program is an initiative of the
Fundación Backus, its main goal is to promote the research, conservation and
public use of the cultural and archaeological patrimony in the northern coast of
Peru, to generate more frequent tourist activities and to complement the ones in
the south, which have become more and more common. The Moche Route program does
not promote tourism in all the Mochica archaeological monuments, only in those
where there is currently an investigation project such as
Túcume, the Brüning Museum and the
Royal Tombs of Sipán
Museum; San José de Moro,
El Brujo complex and
the
Huaca del Sol and Huaca de
la Luna (in
Trujillo - La Libertad).
We
recommend you a combined visit to Chiclayo and
Trujillo
Chiclayo Photo Gallery
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