It is just outside the city of Trujillo, on the desert coast, that you can find the site of Chan Chan. World Heritage by UNESCO since 1986, the ancient capital of the Chimu kingdom is the largest city in the world built of adobe (a mixture of straw, clay and water, dried in the sun). A … Chan Chan, lost capital of the Chimu kingdom
Whilst travelling in Peru, even if your travel will guide you to the north, one of the obligatory passages is Lima. Which is a great thing, as you can enjoy the many museums and cultural activities offered by the capital. Today I want to share with you a visit to a wonderful museum located in the district … Larco Museum, Lima
60 km south of Chachapoyas is the funerary complex of Revash, in the district of Santo Tomás, province of Luya. Revash is the name given to a group of mausoleums that is divided into two sectors. At an altitude of 2,800 m, the mausoleums are located in a cave excavated at the height of the … Mausoleums of Revash
The Sarcophagi of Karajia are a collection of sarcophagi, found in the province of Luya, in the Amazonas region of northern Peru. These sarcophagi are unique in their type and careful elaboration. The funerary ritual of the Chachapoya The Chachapoya had several levels or burial classes. The first level is represented by the sarcophagi, then the … Sarcophagi of Karajia
The fortified city of Kuelap is located in the Amazonas region of Northern Peru, on the top of a mountain. It was named Cultural Patrimony of the Nation in 2000 and is considered the “Machu Picchu del Norte”. In 2008, it was recognized as one of the seven wonders of Peru. 1. Kuelap in some … The 11 things you should know about Kuelap