In addition to the nearby spa Baths of the Inca, whose waters have wide variety of minerals with healing qualities, the city offers a variety of archaeological monuments as The Fourth of Rescue, where he was Atahualpa prisoner; beautiful colonial architecture, represented at the cathedral and the church of San Francisco, and a rich folklore. Cajamarca is considered the capital of Peru for its colorful carnival comparsas and dance groups during the holidays, which take place between February and March.

Many tourist attractions are just a few minutes by road from the city. To the south (30 minutes) in the picturesque village of Llacanora, can be performed walks Farm Porcon, with programs agrotourism and an interesting tradition.

Northeast of the city (15 minutes) are the Ventanillas of Otuzco, citadel of funeral
Cjamarcas. In the southwest (40 minutes) is the archaeological site of Cumbemayo, home
Chavin. Northeast (45 minutes) are the Ventanillas Combayo, best preserved
That of Otuzco.

The National Park Cutervo can observe flora (orchids and palm trees) and fauna
Endangered (Oilbirds, gallitos of rocks and bears glasses).

Altitude

2720 m altitude.

Access

Air: Flights from Lima newspapers (1 hour).
By land from Trujillo, 295 km (6 pm); from Chiclayo, 265 km (6 hours).

Accommodation.

Hotels up to 4 stars in Cajamarca; basic accommodation in other towns. Hostel
And ecological tourism in the peasant community of the Farm Porcon.

Activities

Archaeology, eco, adventure, observation of flora and fauna, hot springs and trekking.

Tourist Services

Services restaurant in the city of Cajamarca. Ground transportation, guided tours and
Complete service to visit attractions in the area and nearby places.

Minimum

3 days to visit the city and its environs.

Requirements

Acclimation necessary. Avoid efforts during the early hours; consume food easily
Digestion and drink coca tea to prevent altitude sickness.

Nearby attractions

Archeological of Cumbemayo, stop of Otuzco, agrotourism in the Farm
Porcon.

Season / Climate.

The best time to visit is from April to October to avoid rain, warm days and nights
Fresh.

Feasts

Carnival Cajamarca (February): This is one of the most important celebrations in the city.
Fiesta de Las Cruces (March / April, movable): In this procession paraded more than half
Hundred crossings highly decorated on the occasion of Palm Sunday.
Feast of St. John the Baptist (June 24): religious, social and exhibitions
Craft.
Fair FONGAL Cajamarca (July 24 to 31): exhibition and sale of products agricultural and industrial.
Lord of Huamantanga (23 to 25 September): Regional Fair.

Restaurants

Hot potato with fried guinea pig: guinea pig stew cooked in peanut sauce and chili.
Chicharrón with motto: pork cooked in its own fat.
Humitas: sweet corn masa stuffed with cinnamon and raisins.
Caldo verde: potato soup seasoned with herbs in the region.

Craftsmanship

The Cajamarquinos craftsmen working in many materials such as wool, leather, wood,
Cabuya, clay and stone, which embody creativity with their customs and traditions.

Studies indicate that the first buildings were made 700 AD years, starting as the seat of culture Lambayeque and after becoming a Important centre which increased its regional power under the occupation of cultures Chimu (1375 -1470 AD) and Inca (1470 – 1532 AD), successively.

The structures date back to different periods and used to denote different roles political, administrative, social, religious and craft. They temples, warehouses, courtyards, rooms and halls with walls decorated with reliefs.

Thousands of mud used in its construction presents brands with points and / or blades it follows that the development of the same, could be a tribute to the job different population groups. The pyramid that stands out most is Huaca Long, the largest of South America, which is approximately 700 m long, 280 m wide and 30 m high.

Other attractions include:
Historic Sanctuary Forest Pómac, Ferreñafe, 35 km southeast Chiclayo, which includes valuable dry forests with interesting flora and fauna in the area Archaeological Batan Grande, where he found the tomb of the Lord of Sican (House of Moon Muchik language), also known as Lambayeque culture and which developed between the eighth century and XII. The complex covers 20 pyramids or “huacas” who worked as temples, houses, cemeteries elite and craft workshops.

Altitude

At sea level.

Getting there

By air: daily flights from Lima (50 minutes) from Trujillo (15 minutes).
By land: Buses by the Panamerican highway from Lima, 775 km (10 hours); from Trujillo,
210 km (3 hours). Since the city of Chiclayo can take up public transport
Tucume, 35 km (30 minutes); until Lambayeque, 12 km (10 minutes); until Ferreñafe, 18 km
(20 minutes). It is also possible to hire special buses to carry out various tourist
Routes, especially Chaparrí.

Lodging

Lima offers up to 4-star hotels, hostels up to 3 stars in Lambayeque; basic accommodation in the towns of Tucume and Ferreñafe.

Activities

Archaeology, bird watching, surfing, sport fishing and horses in cattail Pimentel, horseback riding in the forest Pómac.

Tourist Services

Services full restaurant in Chiclayo and Lambayeque. Transportation (car, minibus, bus), guided tours and transportation contracted from Lima.

Minimum

2 days to visit museums and Sican Tucume; 2 extra days to visit other attractions in the area.

Recommendations

Wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes.

Nearby attractions

National Sican Museum, located at 18 km from Ferreñafe Chiclayo. It exhibits an important sample of the Sican culture or Lambayeque, with samples of pottery and important work precious metals, as well as the recreation of tombs.
Sanctuary Forest Pómac, which is located at the archaeological complex of Sican culture. Stresses for its wildlife, with plenty of mesquite trees (Prosopis July flora).

Season / Weather

Heat moderate almost always strong heat from December to April.

Feasts

Holy Cross Chalpón (August 5): religious holiday of great roots in northern Peru. Mr Cautivo of Monsefu (September 14): patronal feast of the people of Monsefu, Where he worships the image of Christ that comes in procession.
Fair Children’s Miracle City Eten (15 to 21 July).

Restaurants

Cebiche: fillet of fish cut into pieces and cooked with lemon, onion and chili silt.
Omelet stripe: tortilla made with eggs and soaked dried bay.
Chinguirito: cebiche prepared with dried meat fish guitar.
Dry kid with beans: goat stew tender, mash in improvement of chicha (corn liquor mash).
Rice duck with the chiclayana: tender duck meat cooked with cilantro and black beer.
Chirimpico: stew menudencia kid seasoned.

Among the most visited beaches of Tumbes include: Punta Sal, located 84 km the city of Tumbes and known for its tranquility and warmth of its waters and Zorritos located to 27 km from Lima, with water temperatures averaging 26 ° C.

Piura offers a variety of major beaches, including: Cape White, located 40 km north of Talara and 100 km south of the city of Tumbes. This is a beach 1 km long, straight, sandy shoreline and regulate. It is a paradise for the sportfishing tall, stands where black marlin fishing. Mancora is located 68 km from Talara and has 20 km of sandy shoreline of strong, is one of the most beautiful beaches and crowded coastal Peru.

Altitude

At sea level.

Travel information

By air: daily flights from Lima to Piura (1 hour 30 minutes), Lima
Tumbes (1 hour 45 minutes), Trujillo to Lima (40 minutes)
By land: Lima to Piura, 990 km (13 hours); Lima Lima, 1270 km (18 hours); -
Lima to Trujillo, 694 km (10 hours).

Lodging

Until 3 stars hotels in Piura, Mancora, Tumbes and Punta Sal. There is basic accommodation
In areas near the beach.

Activities

Surfing, fishing, water skiing and scuba diving.

Tourist Services

Services restaurant in the city of Tumbes, Piura and Mancora.
Public transportation in all cities, rental of equipment for sports
Water in some accommodations and specialized companies.

Minimum

It requires 5 days to go the various beaches.

Recommendations

Area many mosquitoes and extreme heat in summer, it is recommended to wear repellent,
Sunscreen and hat.

Nearby attractions

Around the city of Tumbes is possible to visit the National Shrine
Mangroves Tumbes, Amotape Mountains National Park and Reserve Area
Tumbes, offering wildlife protected. They can also visit the mysterious
Mangrove forests of Puerto Pizarro.
Around the city of Piura please visit the spa Colan,
Catacaos town noted for its craftsmanship and work in gold and silver, and the town of
Chulucanas, famous for its ceramics.

Season / Weather

Sun throughout the year; hot days and cool nights.

Feasts

Anniversary of Mancora (September 11).
Tourist Week Tumbes (last week of June).
Fair regional December 8 (1 to December 15).

Gastronomy

Cebiche black shell: shell coming out from the mangroves and prepared with lemon,
Limo onion and pepper.
Chili prawns: scampi sauce breadcrumbs and yellow pepper.
Majarisco: banana sauce with minced seafood.
Cebiche: fillet of fish cut into pieces and cooked with lemon, onion and chili silt.
Chifles: fried banana in flakes.
Craftsmanship. In Piura concentrate various craft traditions. In Catacaos highlights
Goldsmithing and filigree work in gold and silver in Chulucanas, ceramics, in Santo Domingo,
The fabric of straw hats in Huancabamba, floral arrangements with marine debris and
Cyclebag fabric, blankets and ponchos on traditional looms waist; in Tumbes, carving
Wood.

Trujillo, capital of the region of La Libertad, is the third major city in the country. It located on the north coast, 561 km from Lima, on the Moche River Valley, an area in which, between 200 B.C. And 700 A.D. Significant testimony left the Mochica culture and then Chimu. Both cultures are distinguished by their artistic work in ceramics, gold and silver.

8 km south of the city of Trujillo ceremonial centers are located, or huacas known as Temple of the Sun and Temple of the Moon, belonging to the Mochica culture. The people think who were respectively, an administrative center and a center of worship. The Temple of Sun is a stepped pyramid of 43 metres high. The Temple of the Moon, located just 500 meters from the Temple of the Sun, is composed of overlapping temples built in Mochica different periods of power. Some walls can be seen beautiful polychrome murals, with its sharply defined contours showing you the face of fiero God Aia-Paec.

For his warm and pleasant weather throughout the year has earned the title “Capital of Eternal Spring “. Around the vast Plaza de Armas are kept beautiful temples and colonial houses. It has magnificent beaches as Delicias, Salaverry, Huanchaco and Chicama, where international competitions are held table Hawaii (surfing) and where you can still observe the “horses cattails” or craft built in that material to the ancient tradition.

The dance is typical of the coast and the sea is in Trujillo which carries the most prestigious competitions of this dance which has also been named as the “Capital Sailor of the Peruvian. ” Trujillo is also a major centre of expertise and hatchery peruvian Paso horse.

Altitude

A 34 m

Travel information.

For air. Daily flights from Lima to Trujillo (50 minutes).
By land. Buses to the city of Trujillo by Panamerican highway from Lima, 561 km miles (8 hours), from Chiclayo, 210 km (3 hours), from Piura, 410 km (6 hours) and from Tumbes 759 km.

Public transport from Trujillo to Chan Chan and spa Huanchaco, 5 km (15 minutes) and 13 km (25 minutes) respectively. Public transport to the Huacas of the Sun and the Moon, 8 Km (20 minutes).

Lodging

Hotels and hostels to 5-star hotel in Trujillo. In Huanchaco there are hotels and hostels until 3 stars.

Activities

Archaeology, bird watching, sport fishing and surfing (Huanchaco and Chicama).

Tourist Services

Restaurants and typical of international cuisine in the city of Trujillo. Transport and service Travel agents.

Minimum

The recommended 3 days to visit the Historical Center and archaeological sites.

Recommendations

Wear comfortable clothes (poles and shorts), comfortable shoes, hat and sunscreen.

Nearby attractions

Historic Centre of the city of Trujillo: houses and churches. Other archaeological sites: Huaca Dragon, The Witch and so on. Bathing Huanchaco, Puerto Malabrigo and Pacasmayo.

Season / Weather

You can visit all year round. Itgastrnomia is a temperate region and warm; strong in the heat summer months between December and March.

Feasts

National Contest Marinera (January / February): opportunity to appreciate the marinera (dance
Typical) in all its splendor.
International Spring Festival (September / October).
Contest National Peruvian Paso Horses (September 29): organized by the breeders and Owners Association of Peruvian Paso horses during the Trujillo Spring Festival.

Carnival Huanchaco (February): originates at the beginning of the century, inspired by the carnival Venetian.
Hawaiian Championship table (March): takes place on the beach and is Chicama tablistas participation of the entire world.

Gastronomy

Dry kid with beans: goat stew tender.
Shambar: wheat soup with pork and menestras.
Theologian Soup: chicken broth with bread remojado.
Beans to trujillana: black beans with sesame and chili mirasol.
Pepián puranja: turkey stew with rice and corn.

]]> http://www.greatperu.com/?feed=rss2&p=32 0 http://www.greatperu.com/?p=29 http://www.greatperu.com/?p=29#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:15:26 +0000 admin http://www.greatperu.com/?p=29 Lima, the traditional City of Kings, was founded in 1535 by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro. Today is the country’s capital and gateway to Peru. For its architecture Colonial UNESCO declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 1991.

In Lima possible visit from an ancient pre-Columbian site as Pachacamac, the seat of a Oracle and center of religious pilgrimage of different periods up houses and churches colonial history, as the Cathedral, the San Francisco convent, the church and convent The Nazarene and the Torre Tagle Palace, now headquarters of the Chancellery.

Lima is a modern metropolis, ideal to hold conventions and meetings International character by having appropriate infrastructure with five-star hotels, Equipped with modern technology.

The city has districts of various features that deserve to be visited:

Miraflores, the remarkable modern infrastructure with major hotels, restaurants of all specialties, shopping malls and night clubs. Its beaches are conducive to the Practice table hawaiian (surfing) and its edge costanero ideal for making free flights (wing Delta and glider).
San Isidro is characterized by its parks, residential areas and Modern business area.
Barranco, bohemian neighborhood and home to artists noted for their nights full of fun and musical performances.
Santiago de Surco district characteristic for its shopping centers and its existing wine cellars since the beginning of the century past.

Altitude

154 meters

Getting there

- Air: Lima is connected to all major cities in the world and is the point Primary Connection to the cities within the country.
- By land: Lima is the focal point of all roads leading to the different cities in Peru, through the Pan-American Highway and the Central Highway.

Lodging

The city has a wide range of accommodations, from those first class until the basic services.

Travel Services

Variety of restaurants and all kinds of transportation and services.

Minimum Stay

Minimum three days to conduct tours in the city and its surroundings.

Features of Historical Center

Plaza Mayor: designed in the founding of the city, underlines its beautiful pool bronze dating from 1650.
Cathedral of Lima, the first stone was laid by Francisco Pizarro in 1535.
Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco: complex famous for its catacombs.
Shrine of St. Rose of Lima: located in the place where he lived Isabel Flores de Oliva, Santa Rosa de Lima.

Season / Climate

Two stations differentiated from October to April: strong summer sun and lack of rain; of May-September: garúas and excessive humidity.

Festivities

Month of the Lord of Miracles (October): This is the most important holiday in Lima. Celebrate around the image of a crucified Christ that is replica of a mural painted in the neighborhood of Slaves Pachamamilla in the eighteenth century. In the old Bullring Acho, takes place in October an important bullfighting, with the participation of the best bullfighters cartel Worldwide, who is disputed by the “Golden Scapular of the Lord of Miracles.”

Gastronomy

In Lima there are excellent restaurants nationally and internationally, and there are varieties limeñas of cuisine Italian, French and Chinese.

-Entradas :
Cebiche: cold fish fillets, cut into pieces and cooked with lemon, onion and chili silt, Accompanied by corn and sweet potato.
Lima fills Cause: yellow potato paste seasoned with chili powder, stuffed with tuna, chicken or vegetables.

-Soups:
Parihuela: concentrated soup of fish and shellfish.

-Food background:
Lomo saltado: loin beef into strips and chopped sautéed with onions and tomatoes, served scrambled with fries and is accompanied by white rice.
Ají hen: stewed chicken pieces in milk, cheese, chili mirasol and nuts.

-Desserts:
Mazamorra abode: sweet corn flour purple with fresh and dried fruits.
Suspiro to Lima: meringue with fresh milk and vanilla.

Craftsmanship

In Lima can acquire good quality handicrafts from all over Peru. The main craft markets are located in: Av. Petit Thouars in Miraflores; Av. The Navy, Pueblo Libre, and in the center of Lima, Jr.. Conde de Superunda and Jr. Carabaya.

He was known in the colonial era as “The White City” for its many temples and houses built with ashlar (volcanic lava). Three volcanoes stand compared to Arequipa, including the majestic Misti (5821), which can be seen from anywhere in the city.

One of its main attractions is the monastery of St. Catherine, considered a ” Small city within a city “, founded in 1580 for cloistered nuns and opened its doors to the public in 1970. There are also old houses such as Casa del Moral and House Goyeneche, who retain their doorways carved in ashlar. Another stunning attraction The city is the “Lady of Ampato” or “Momia Juanita”, a teenager who was inca offered in sacrifice and that today can be accessed at the Museum of the Andean shrines Catholic University of Santa Maria (UCSM). A vast countryside surrounding the city, emphasizing She picturesque Mill Sabandía and the thermal baths of Yura.

At present, Arequipa is a major trading hub in the area south of the country,
Which emphasizes the textile production of alpaca wool with export quality. It has a
Exquisite cuisine, in addition to excellent tourism infrastructure suitable for events.

Altitude

2335 m altitude.

Getting there

By air: from Lima (1 hour 25 minutes), from Cusco (50 minutes), from Juliaca (30 minutes).
By land: South Panamerican Highway from Lima (15 hours or so), from the Nasca (9 pm), from Puno (4 hours), from Lima (8 hours).

Lodging

Hotels up to 5 stars.

Activities

City tours in the city, visiting houses and churches, visiting the countryside, trekking.
Tourist services. Arequipa offers transportation, full-service food and other tourism services.

Recommendations

Avoid efforts during the early hours of easy digestion consume food and drink mate Coca to avoid altitude sickness.

Nearby attractions

Valle and Colca Canyon, Canyon Cotahuasi, promotion to the volcanoes Misti and Chachani,
Petroglyphs Toro Muerto, National Reserve Salinas and Aguada Blanca.

Minimum

2 days for rides and tours in the city of Arequipa, 3 days to visit the Canyon
Colca. To visit the Canyon Cotahuasi recommended 6 days.

Season / Weather

Weather dry, warm, cool evenings and nights.
Feasts
Feast of the Virgin of Chapi (May): These are the traditional pilgrimage to the Shrine
Chapi, about 90 km from the city of Arequipa.
Anniversary of the city of Arequipa (August 15): In this era occur Fair
International Arequipa (located on the Cerro Juli), craft exhibits in the Fundo
Fierro, the Festival of Dancing – Festidanza, and the International Competition Climbing the Misti.
Feast of St. Ursula (October 21): festival very popular and entrenched in the population, which
Celebrated with the entry of Capos, there are firework displays, masses and processions.

Restaurants

The kitchen Arequipenian is one of the most varied of Peru and has succulent dishes.
Chupe shrimp: shrimp soup with milk, eggs and oregano.
Rocoto filling: rocoto stripped filled with minced meat with cheese, milk and potatoes.
Single: cheese salad, beans, onions, olives, tomato and rocoto.
Adobo Arequipa: pork adobada with chicha and spices, cooked in the pot.
Ocopa: boiled potatoes, washed with fresh cheese sauce.
Escribano: potato salad.
Pebre: soup with beef and mutton, beef, or cecina chalona of ram.
Sango: sweet sort of being prepared with wheat, raisins, honey and milk.

Craftsmanship

In Arequipa working with the leather embossed occurring belts, articles desktop
And furniture; ashlar used to make decorative items and wrought iron in the manufacture of
Lanterns, grills, lamps and decorative furniture.

Minimum

Between 3 and 4 days for major attractions of the city of Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu
Picchu.

Recommendations

Acclimatization necessary. Avoid efforts during the first few hours, it is advisable easy digestion consume food and drink coca tea to prevent altitude sickness.

Attractions

The Cathedral Church of the Company, Convent of Santo Domingo, Barrio San Blas (neighborhood
Craftsmen), Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman, which includes Kenko, and Puca Pucara
Tambomachay. In the Valley highlights the archaeological zones and Pisac
Ollantaytambo. A 185 km of Cusco the Archeological of Choquequirao, Plaza
Main deposits, systems platforms and ceremonial platforms.

Season / Climate

There are two seasons dramatic, dry season from May to August, with intense cold In the morning and at night (while frost); rainy season from December to March.

Festivities

Easter (March / April, Movable): Monday, procession and blessing of the Lord of
Tremors, the patron of Cusco.
Corpus Christi (May / June, Movable): procession of images of saints and virgins, employers
From various parishes.
Qoyllur Rity (May / June, Movable). Its name means “Lucero Snow,” where festival
Mix worship ancestors Apus or the mountains, with demonstrations Catholic, where
Participating 50000 people with their typical clothing from the different regions
In the south, until the sanctuary of Sinacara. Pilgrims usually carry stones
Different sizes to be placed in the “apacheta” (stone mound), and back,
Loaded in the back blocks of ice.
Inti Raymi (June 24): staging the festival of the Sun God, maximum divinity Inca,
Great folk deployment.
Nuestra Señora del Carmen (July 16): folk dancing in the town of Paucartambo.

Eating Out

Lawa: fresh corn soup and beans.
Cheese Kapchi: cold plate of fresh cheese, beans, potatoes and onions, seasoned with pepper and milk.
Chicharrón with motto: pork fried in their own fat, with corn motto.
Chiriuchu: beef and chicken or roasted guinea pig, accompanied by tortilla corn roasted,
Chalona cheese, rocoto and cochayuyo.

Craftsmanship

Among the major include: tissue loom, ceramics, silver jewelry, mirrors
Cusqueña painting, fur, carved in wood and decorated in gold bread, imaging (Epiphany
Magi, Virgin Children Manuelitos and Archangels), masks and others. The neighborhood of San Blas,
Concentrated artisan workshops like those of teachers, Edilberto Merida, Antonio Olave,