Chachapoyas is the capital of the Amazon region. It is located at 2 335 m above sea level; an altitude that does not require special acclimation. It is a capital of human size, with about 40 000 inhabitants, a very nice historic center, wooden balconies, a colonial style and very safe streets. During your visit in … Visit Chachapoyas – our complete guide
Traveling to Peru means entering a fascinating land, filled with memory, emotion, and ancient stories. It means crossing dizzying landscapes—from the Andes to the depths of the Amazon, through coastal deserts and high plains—and feeling at every step the presence of a people deeply rooted in their territory. Here, culture is not just heritage: it’s … Peruvian history and culture
Chiclayo is the capital of the Lambayeque region, on the north coast of Peru. It is also the fourth largest city in Peru, after Lima, Arequipa and Trujillo. It is nicknamed “friendship capital” for the kindness of its inhabitants. Where does the name Chiclayo come from ? There are several theories about the origin of … The essentials of Chiclayo
Trujillo, the capital of the La Libertad region, is located on the Northern coast of Peru. It is the 3rd largest metropolis in Peru after Lima and Arequipa. The city is often described as “Egypt of South America”. It was the headquarter of the Moche, Sicán and Chimú kingdoms. These are very sophisticated pre-Columbian and … The essentials of Trujillo
The Cajamarca region is located inland in northern Peru. It is neighbour to the west with the coastal regions of Piura, Lambayeque and Libertad. To the east are the regions of Amazonas and San Martín. Cajamarca extends north to the Ecuadorian border. It is in this region that traces of the first inhabitants of Peru … Everything you need to know about Cajamarca
The Archaeological Complex El Brujo and La Señora de Cao are located on the suburbs of the city of Trujillo, about 60 km to the north. The visit of this site left me with a very strong memory. There are things that are not always explained. El Brujo, as soon as I arrived at the … El Brujo and la Señora de Cao
Caral is considered the oldest civilization in America. It developed in the northern half of Peru. Today, we can visit the traces of this civilization in the Supe River Valley. Welcome to Barranca province, 185 km north of Lima, the capital of Peru. We estimate that the Caral civilization developed between 2,600 and 1,500 years before Christ. … Caral, the oldest civilization in America
Cerro Sechin is one of the most mysterious sites that can be visited on the central and northern coast of Peru. It is also one of the oldest. Sechin is located about 300 kilometers north of the capital, Lima. We are 13 kilometers from the Pacific, on the coast of the Ancash region, 5 kilometers … Discover Cerro Sechin
Just 30 minutes outside of Trujillo, the Sun and Moon Temples are a very important archaeological site in the region of La Libertad, on the north coast of Peru. Its construction was carried out for several hundred years. It was made by the Moche Culture (pronounced Mot-ché) who lived between 100 and 800 d. C. Les Moche had … Sun and Moon Temples
The Pyramids of Tucume are located in the Lambayeque region, 40 km from Chiclayo, the capital of the region, on the north coast of Peru. The landscape in this region is arid and dry, interrupted by green oases of agriculture, mainly rice. This remarkable archaeological site covers an area of 220 hectares and has 26 … Pyramids of Tucume