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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.
We
recommend you a combined visit to Chiclayo and Trujillo
Chiclayo
Photo Gallery
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