Bert Uyttenbroeck

Bert Uyttenbroeck

Belgium

10-08-11

Peru - Chiclayo and surroundings

A short journey up the coast from Trujillo takes you to Chiclayo, where you can continue to explore a myriad of archaeological gems. The 1987 discovery of the tomb of Señor de Sipan – an important Moche lord – astonished the world and the outstanding collection of gold and silver artefacts that were found here can be visited at the onsite museum.

The similarly-named Museo de Sicán, meanwhile, holds a wonderful collection of artefacts from the Lambayeque culture. There are also various archeological sites such as the remarkable pyramid complex of Tucúme, containing some 26 gigantic truncated mounds of adobe.

The natural beauty of the region surrounding Chiclayo is also something that is a delight to behold. The Bosque de Pomac, for instance, is a natural preserve of native Carob Tree, as well as having a high-density of archeological sites. Chaparri, meanwhile, is a private nature reserve providing a home to the endangered Spectacled Bear and several species of bird including the white-winged guan. The onsite Chaparri Lodge, a very comfortable and elegantly decorated eco-lodge, is the ideal place to stay while trying to spot these rare species.

Latin Amerika,  Peru,  Chiclayo

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