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Pacific Coast North of Lima

Because of its location, the Pacific Coast north of Lima does not get as many visitors as the rest of the country — it is simply too far away from Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. This is a pity, however, as the northern coast has much to offer the visitor. Trujillo on the Pacific coast is one of Peru's largest cities with a population of 650,000, and is great as a launching point to visit Chan Chan. Chan Chan, 5 km (3 mi) west of Trujillo, was the largest pre-Columbian

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Because of its location, the Pacific Coast north of Lima does not get as many visitors as the rest of the country — it is simply too far away from Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. This is a pity, however, as the northern coast has much to offer the visitor.
Trujillo on the Pacific coast is one of Peru's largest cities with a population of 650,000, and is great as a launching point to visit Chan Chan.
Chan Chan, 5 km (3 mi) west of Trujillo, was the largest pre-Columbian city in South America as the capital of the Chimu kingdom around 1300 AD. Some archaeologists believe it was the largest adobe city ever.

Peru's Best Surfing Spots on the Northern Coast

Indigan Surf

Run by the friendly and charismatic Urcia brothers, Indigan surf offers lessons to surfers of all skill levels, from beginner to expert. Instructors John, Giancarlos and Juninho are each nationally ...

Types: Surfing
Location: Huanchaco, Peru

Surfing lessons

The surf is up in Huanchaco if you can handle it. Peruvian long board champions of times gone by now give lessons to those eager enough. Beware, the water is freezing, requiring a wet suit and the ...

Types: Surfing
Location: Huanchaco, Peru

Surfing

In Máncora, surfing is practiced by men and women, young and old, like a religion. There are reliable swells at almost all times of the year and the beaches are blessed with the same generally warm ...

Types: Surfing
Location: Máncora, Peru

La Escuela de Wawa

“La Escuela de Wawa” or “Wawa's School” is sponsored by Peruvian surfing champion, Fernando Paraud also known as Wawa. Máncora, whose beaches and Pacific currents attract surfers ...

Types: Surfing
Location: Máncora, Peru

Ruins for History Buffs along the Northern Coast

Chan Chan

Chan Chan, five kilometers (three mi) west of Trujillo, the largest pre-Columbian city in South America, was the capital of the Chimú kingdom. It dates from around 1300 AD. Some archaeologists ...

Types: Ruin
Location: Trujillo, Peru

Sipán

Overview Approximately 28 kilometers east of Chiclayo, the formidable complex of Sipán is a great place for archaeology aficionados and history buffs. Since 1987, excavations of the site have ...

Types: Ruin
Location: Peru

Huaca Arco Iris

Huaca Arco Iris garnered several names throughout modern names, as archaeologists and guides try to decide exactly what its feature decorations mean. The wave-crested, multi-banded arcs that end with ...

Types: Ruin
Location: Trujillo, Peru

Huaca Esmeraldas

Huaca Esmeraldas formed part of the great Chan Chan citadel complex. Like Chan Chan, it was constructed by the Chimú. The outer walls of this temple have rhomboids framed with intricate designs, ...

Types: Ruin
Location: Trujillo, Peru

Templo de los Jaguares

The path off the road leads along a blue agave cactus hedge. From afar this site, dating from about 1200 AD, doesn’t look like much, just an old stone wall. But once reaching the Templo de los ...

Types: Ruin
Location: Huancabamba, Peru

Archaeological Finds Fill the Museums on the Northern Peruvian Coast

Museo de Las Tumbes Reales de Sipan

A stunning, informative and atmospheric exhibtion on the discovery and subsequent excavation of the the tomb of the "Lord of Sipán". Along with a replica of the tomb itself, the museum displays the ...

Types: Museum
Location: Lambayeque, Peru

Sicán National Museum

Located in Ferreñafe about 25 minutes from the city of Chiclayo, this museum's displays show artifacts from the Sicán culture. This includes a replica of a Sicán tomb, and some of its contents, ...

Types: Museum
Location: Ferreñafe, Peru

Museo de Arqueología

Highly recommended by the guides of the ruin sites outside of town, the museum highlights the distinct prehispanic cultures of the region. On display are reproductions of murals found in the ...

Types: Museum
Location: Trujillo, Peru

Museums of Trujillo

Trujillo isn’t just about great archaeological ruins of long-gone empires. It also has a number of museums to suit every interest. Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la UNT is ...

Types: Museum
Location: Trujillo, Peru

Bruning Archaeological Museum

Named after the German engineer who was head of the archaeology project that bore the majority of the contents of the museum, The Bruning Museum opened in 1966. More than 1500 pieces are on display, ...

Types: Museum
Location: Lambayeque, Peru

Museo del Juguete

If you make it to Café y Museo del Juguete, definitely make the trip upstairs to the Museo del Juguete, where you will encounter a modest but interesting display of rattlers, whistles, figurines, ...

Types: Museum
Location: Trujillo, Peru

Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum

This recent addition to the area, opened in 2003, displays some of the most important and impressive artifacts of the Mohican Culture. Located about 10 minutes north of the city of Chiclayo, its ...

Types: Museum
Location: Lambayeque, Peru

Museo Municipal Vicús

This is the city's cultural gem that houses a wide variety of archaeological finds made of gold. ...

Types: Museum
Location: Piura, Peru

Casa Museo Gran Almirante Grau

This is yet another house turned museum. It exhibits naval paraphernalia and other belongings of Miguel Grau Seminario, a war hero applauded for his accomplishments during the Marina de Guerra. ...

Types: Museum
Location: Piura, Peru

Museo de Arte Religioso

The Iglesia del Carmen is still used for masses, but its role has grown with the years. Now this venerable 18th century church is also a religious art museum, showcasing its Baroque altar screen and ...

Types: Museum
Location: Piura, Peru

Indigan Surf

Surfing lessons

Surfing

La Escuela de Wawa

Chan Chan

Sipán

Huaca Arco Iris

Huaca Esmeraldas

Templo de los Jaguares

Museo de Las Tumbes Reales de Sipan

Sicán National Museum

Museo de Arqueología

Museums of Trujillo

Bruning Archaeological Museum

Museo del Juguete

Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum

Museo Municipal Vicús

Casa Museo Gran Almirante Grau

Museo de Arte Religioso

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