CHICLAYO, Atracctions surrounding areas

Archaeological Complex of Sipan - Chiclayo

At a distance of 35 km from Chiclayo, along a route flanked by extensive sugar-cane plantation, is the archaeological complex of Sipán, belonging to the Mochica Culture (400 to 600 A.C.) at the site of Huaca Rajada. This monumental group is comprised of two adobe pyramids and a platform, where the archaeological finding of the two famous pre-Hispanic tombs was made in 1987; that of the Lord of Sipán and that of his ancestor, called the Old Lord of Sipán. These discoveries add to the known excellence of the Moche ceramics, admired for its elaborate metallurgy and gold and silver jewelry.

Archaeological Complex of Sican - Chiclayo

The Sicán Culture emerged in the Region of Lambayeque around 750 A.C. Its background was the local Mochica Culture and the Cultures of Cajamarca and Wari and the site of Pachacamac (on the central coast of Peru). This culture is also known as Lambayeque and in the extinct Muchik language it meant "the House or Temple of the Moon". The word Sicán is not to be confused with Sipán, which is the name of a nearby town and archaeological site, where royal tombs of the Mochica or Moche Cultures have been excavated.

The complex presents an extraordinary concentration of pyramids, including Huaca Loro. The results obtained from research have demonstrated that Sicán was a powerful and flourishing culture.

Brüning Archaeological Museum - Chiclayo
One of the most important in the northern part of the country, the Brüning Archaeological Museum houses a collection of archaeological objects from German ethnographer and linguist Enrique Brüning. The building was inaugurated in 1967; and in its four floors, exhibits gold, silver and copper objects belonging to the various cultures which developed in the Region more than 4000 years ago. The Gold Room is highlighted, since it exhibits one of the most important gold and silver jewelry collections in the Americas, with works of art including pieces found in the Tomb of the Lord of Sipán.

Archaeological Complex of Tucume - Chiclayo

This complex is located at 33 km from Chiclayo, is the Archaeological Complex of Túcume, also known as the Valley of the Pyramids. The complex has an area of 220 ha, surrounded by rich agricultural fields. The sacred mountain, known as La Raya or Purgatorio stands in its midst.

Because of its size and the quality of its monuments, the Pyramids of Túcume are one of the most important monumental centers of the Region. Its 26 buildings are made of adobe and were intended for different activities ranging from ritual to habitational. The construction of these buildings started approximately in the late 10th century, and it continued for many more centuries.
Huaca Larga is the largest building inside the complex. Its dimensions are amazing: 700 m long, 280 m wide and 30 m high, making it the largest adobe building in Peru and in South America.

Site Museum of Tucume - Chiclayo

This is an attractive museum in itself. It was built using the ancient techniques of the buildings of the Lambayeque Culture. In addition to showing the traces of pre-Colombian cultures, there is an exhibition showing the continuity of Túcume from the pre-Hispanic past to the current peasant culture.

In addition, it is possible to actively participate in a ceramics workshop, where they manufacture, reproduce and re-create archaeological pieces and items and of the local culture.