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There are a plethora of activities available on the north coast of Peru, perhaps more so than any other region. This area is especially rich in archaeological sites. Some of the most noteworthy are the Tombs of Sipán, which were discovered in 1987 and showcases a large collection of extravagant artifacts. Another noteworthy attraction is Chan Chan, which is the ruins of the largest pre-Columbian city in South America.

Within the major cities in this area: Trujillo, Chiclayo and Piura visitors can find a variety of museums and city sites to keep them entertained. The towns all also have various markets, which are worth a visit to experience the local culture and find some goodies to take home.

If you are more into a beach scene, Máncora is the perfect place for you. This Peruvian beach town has prime surfing. It is very popular amongst the locals, giving visitors a less touristy beach experience.

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Plaza de Armas

All of the downtown city streets lead to the plaza. There, you can observe a center monument that salu...

Chan Chan

Chan Chan, 5 km (3 mi) west of Trujillo, was the largest pre-Columbian city in South America, as the c...

The Pyramids of the Sun and Moon

For those interested in archaeological activities the massive Moche pyramids of Huaca del Sol and Huac...

Cine Planet

Showing the latest from Hollywood, relax and have some popcorn at the local cineplex located in the ma...

Museo del Juguete

If you make it to Café y Museo del Juguete, definitely make the trip upstairs to the Museo del Juguet...

Museo de Arqueología

Highly recommended by the guides of the ruin sites outside of town, the museum highlights the distinct...

Museums of Trujillo

Trujillo isn’t just about great archaeological ruins of long-gone empires. It also has a number of m...

Casa Museo Gran Almirante Grau

This is yet another house turned museum. It exhibits naval paraphernalia and other belongings of Migue...

Museo Municipal Vicús

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

Museo de Arte Religioso

The Iglesia del Carmen is still used for masses, but its role has grown with the years. Now this vener...

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