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Peru
Chiclayo and Lord of Sipan
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Chiclayo located on the north coast, is the capital of the region of Lambayeque. It has a pleasant climate, with sunshine all year round, and it´s particularly hot from December to April. Legend tells that in ancient times, a great flotilla of strange rafts arrived on the beaches of the existing San José cove. Formed by a brilliant cortege of foreign warriors, this flotilla was led by a man of great talent and courage, Naylamp, who founded the Moche civilization. Attractions of the city include the Main Square, Bruning museum, the San Agustin convent, the churches of San Francisco and La Merced, Eten and Pimentel ports with beautiful and clean beaches. Chiclayo is considered to be the land of good eating and drinking. Its cuisine dates back to ancient times and its culinary secrets have been passed from generation to generation.
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Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
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The Lord Of Sipan “The Golden Tomb” The archaeological complex of Huaca Rajada, where the splendid Tomb of the Lord of Sipan was unearthed, is located 21 miles southeast of the city of Chiclayo. The discovery was world news and is considered to be as important as the discovery of the tomb of the Tutankhamen. The Lord’s rich attire included necklaces, breastplates, ear spools, nose rings, helmets, bracelets and scepters, mostly wrought in a combination of gold and silver.
Tucume “the valley of the pyramids” 33km/20 miles north of the city of Chiclayo along the Leche River, lies the Valley of the Pyramids of Tucume, an architectural complex made up of 26 adobe pyramids or ”huacas” (temples) 130 ft tall.
They are spread out over 543 acres surrounding a large hill called Purgatory, which offers a spectacular view. The most outstanding pyramid is Huaca Larga, the largest in South America, which measures approximately 2,296 ft long, 918 ft thick and 98 ft high.
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The Lord of Sipán
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The Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum, opened in 2002 in the city of Lambayeque (15 km / 9 miles from Chiclayo). This museum is one of the most important in the Americas, considered the "Museum of the 21st century." The building is comprised of three levels, starting at the third, highest level with access via a ramp 242 ft long, designed to simulate the walkways used in the ancient Moche temples.
Here one may view ancient artifacts of the Lord of Sipan’s tomb, and a model of the tomb which holds the simulated remains of the guards, wives, child, and a dog who were buried with him; also much information pertaining to the archaeological dig itself and beliefs regarding the mysterious Moche culture.
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Tomb of the Lord of Sipán |
Other attractions are: the Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary, in Ferreñafe (35 km / 21 miles) southeast of Chiclayo, which covers an expanse of invaluable dry woodlands with their own species of wildlife.
Activities
Archaeology, bird watching, surfing, angling and riding on balsa rafts at Pimentel, horseback-riding through the woods at Pomac.
Nearby Attractions
National Sipan Museum,in Ferreñafe 18 km / 11 miles from Chiclayo. Amazing exhibits of the Sipan or Lambayeque culture, including unique objects in pottery and gold and silver, plus a simulation of the tombs.
Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary, and the Sican culture archaeological complex within the sanctuary. Unique wildlife and abundant carob trees (prosopis juli flora).
The 'ghost town' of Zaña, and the colonial remains of its main church, the San Agustin convent, the churches of San Francisco and La Merced.
Salas, Jayanca, and Pacora are towns that, according to local tradition, are distinguished by the prevalence of practitioners of witchcraft and sorcery.
Motupe is a town of deep religious fervor, shown in its devotion to the Fiesta de la Cruz (Festivity of The Cross). |
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