Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
10 Days to Two Weeks
North Coast
The first stop north of
Lima
could be
Caral
, where the oldest known civilization in
South America arose about 5000 years ago. Further north, spy ancient engravings of hu-
man sacrifice at
Sechín
and continue to
Trujillo
. Nearby attractions include the Moche
pyramids of
Huacas del Sol y de la Luna
and ruins of the once-mighty
Chan Chan
.
Off the sleepy beaches at
Huanchaco
, surfers paddle out to the breakers while local
fishers trawl the coast. To the north, the surf spot of
Puerto Chicama
boasts one of the
world's longest left-hand breaks. Then it's
Chiclayo
, with world-class museums nearby
showcasing riches from the important archaeological site of
Sipán
.
Craft-market hub
Piura
boasts great dining possibilities, while the witch doctors of
Huancabamba
are hidden away in the Andes. Peru's best beaches lie along the Pacific
shoreline further north, with resorts such as
Máncora
, where you can feast on fresh sea-
food and dance the balmy nights away.
