Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Ittsa
B1
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LAN
C3
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Línea
A1
C3
30
Tepsa
B4
B1
MUSEUM
Casa Grau
(Tacna 66; 8am-1pm & 3-6pm Mon-Fri, to noon Sat)
This restored colonial home is
the birthplace of Admiral Miguel Grau, born on July 27, 1834. The house was restored by
the Peruvian navy and is now a naval museum. Admiral Grau was a hero of the War of the
Pacific against Chile (1879-83), and the captain of the British-built warship
Huáscar,
a
model of which can be seen in the museum.
Cathedral
(Plaza de Armas)
Originally constructed in 1588, when Piura was finally built in its cur-
rent location. The impressive gold-covered side altar of the Virgin of Fatima, built in the
early 17th century, was once the main altar in the church. Famed local artist Ignacio
Merino painted the canvas of San Martín de Porres in the mid-19th century.
CHURCH
HANDICRAFT HAVENS: CATACAOS &
CHULUCANAS
Catacaos
A bustling small town 12km southwest of Piura, Catacaos is the self-proclaimed capital of
artesanía
(handicrafts) in
the region. And justifiably so: its
arts market
( 10am-4pm)
is the best in northern Peru. Sprawling for several
blocks near the Plaza de Armas, here you will find excellent weavings, gold and silver filigree jewelry, wood
