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Lambayeque Info The department of Lambayeque is one of the most touristical in the nation. It was home to the ancient civilization of the Mohicans who created some of the most ingenious monuments and works of art known to ancient Peru. In 1987, royal tombs of ancient Mohican rulers were excavated. The artifacts found in the tomb were transferred to the Royal Tomb of Sipan Museum located in the city of Lambayeque. Also located in that city are the Brunning Museum and the Sicán Museum in Ferreñafe. These museums display the magnificent ancient artwork produced by the ancient Mohicans. The pyramids of Tucume are also located in this area. There are more than twenty adobe pyramids all of which are 40 meters (131 feet) in height and are located in an abundance of vegetation and wildlife. Also located in the area is the Chaparrí Ecological Reserve which has abundant biodiversity. The department of Lambayeque boasts some of the best cuisine in Peru. The most popular dish in this area is duck with rice. The city of Chiclayo, the capital of the department, is the second largest in the Peruvian north and has a vibrant nighlife.
Lambayeque Tourist Information
The department of Lambayeque is located on the coastal plain and combines arid zones, rich valleys, and dry forests. Chiclayo, bordered by fertile valleys and very close to the ocean, is the capital of the department and the commercial nexus among the three Peruvian regions: coast, highland, and jungle.
This territory was the cradle of the Mochicas, who lived there between the first and fourth centuries A.D., which makes Lambayeque one of the most interesting archeological destinations in the country. It was in 1987 that the famous royal tombs of Sipán were discovered, the burial remains of an important Mochican ruler. Besides the Sipán archeological site, you can visit the modern Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum that contains the most extraordinary gold pieces found in the excavations. Likewise, it is worth a visit to the Brunning Museum, located in the province of Lambayeque, and to the Sicán Museum, located in the province of Ferreñafe.
Túcume is another archeological site of unique beauty. There, you will see more than twenty adobe pyramids, all approximately forty meters high, that belong to the Lambayeque culture and which are nestled in an area full of wildlife and abundant vegetation. Another must see in Lambayeque is the Chaparrí Ecological Reserve, located in the district of Chongoyape. Here, the dry forests and the biodiversity they shelter are preserved.Lambayeque also boasts one of the best cuisines in the country: exquisite rice with duck competes with cebiche in a competition where the gourmands are always the winners. The lovely port and beach resort of Pimentel and the tradition town of Saña with its Colonial houses and churches in ruins round out the attractions of this fascinating department..
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Lowest point: 4 masl / 13 fasl (Pimentel)
Highest point: 3078 masl / 10.098 fasl (Incahuasi)
By air: Regular flights from Lima to Chiclayo (1 hour)
Lambayeque(Province of Lambayeque) 12 km / 10 minutes
Avenida Bolognesi. Telephone: (074) 23-3192. Attention: 24 hours
Avenida Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre, block 2. Attention: 24 hours.- Chiclayo
- Lambayeque
Almanzor Aguinaga Asenjo National Hospital
Calle Hipólito Unanue 180, Chiclayo. Telephone: (074) 23-7776. Attention: 24 hours
- Docente Las Mercedes Regional Hospital
Avenida Luis Gonzales 635, Chiclayo. Telephone: (074) 23-8232 / 23-7411 / 23-7021. Attention: 24 hours
Belén Hospital of Lambayeque
Calle Ramón Castilla 597, Lambayeque. Telephone: (074) 28-1190. Attention: 24 hours.Comisaría de Chiclayo (Chiclayo Police Station). Calle Vicente de la Vega 1182, Chiclayo. Telephone: (074) 27-0751. Attention: 24 hours
Tourism Police. Avenida Sáenz Peña 830, Chiclayo
Telephone: (074) 23-5181. Attention: 24 hours
- Lambayeque. Jiron Atahualpa 120. Telephone: (074) 28-2246. Attention: Mon. – Sat. 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M
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Company name Contact Web site / Email Lambayeque Cuisine
Some of the most delicious typical dishes in the department are:
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