Pacific Coast North of Lima - Highlights

By John Howison

• Tombs of Sipán — Considered to be South America's King Tut because upon discovery in 1987, it was still largely intact and full of riches, unlike most tombs which had been plundered by graverobbers.

• The Museo Sicán in Ferreñafe features an elaborate reconstruction of a tomb of a Sicán royal containing, amongst other things, 20 sacrificed women and two massive golden arms.

• The Citadel of Chan Chan — the ruins of the largest pre-Columbian city in South America are a must-see for those on the Northern Pacific Coast. They are a mere 5 km west of Trujillo.

• Máncora — boasting the largest (if not the largest) left-hand point breaks in the world, Máncora is a prime vacation destination for Peruvians. It is busy but not overrun with tourists, giving visitors a more authentic Peruvian beach experience.