PAT 1330 - CULTURE AND PLEASURE

Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest or engage in any activity (upon request) if you have enough time available.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to board the flight to Chiclayo. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting at the airport and will transfer you to your hotel.

At the stipulated time, we will begin our excursion to the Tucume archaeological complex. It is located 33 km from Chiclayo, the capital of Lambayeque kingdom also known as Pyramids Valley because it has 26 pyramids located along the Rio Leche valley, around the Purgatory Mountains.

Given its size and quality, Túcume pyramids are one of the main monuments of the region. Its 26 pyramidal buildings are built of adobe and it was the second most important center of Sicán culture after Pomac Forest. Its remains show that it was essentially a maritime culture that trade with other cultures of the continent.
Túcume dates back to legendary times when God Naylamp accompanied by Ceterni, the Queen, came from the sea bringing the art and the tools necessary to build this complex.

After the tour, transfer to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, we will leave towards the village of Pitipo to visit the Museum of the Lord of Sicán where the fabulous pieces found in the Huaca Batan Grande (located in the carob trees forest of the Sechura desert) are kept.

The permanent exhibition focuses on all aspects of Sican society and culture. All archaeological objects that are exposed come from scientific excavations, and the dioramas have been carefully crafted on the basis of available knowledge about pre-Columbian technologies. In this way, details of Sican population domestic life can be seen, as well as the processes of ceramics and metals construction. You will also see the recreation of two graves of nobility members, which contained gold ornaments and other valuable assets. Artifacts are displayed in their context of use or manufacture, and explanations of how archaeologists and their collaborators from other academic disciplines carry out investigations are included.

After the visit we will enjoy a typical lunch of the north of Peru. Next, we will be transferred to Lambayeque to visit another important museum, Royal Tombs of Sipan museum that is located 11Km from Chiclayo. The exhibition showcases the Lord together with his valuable jewels, some tombs of the Moche Warrios that accompanied him and important pieces made of gold with which he was buried. This is the result of the hard work of the Peruvian archaeologist Walter Alva.

The architecture of the museum is inspired in the late Mochica Sanctuaries with platforms and ramps combined. It is nowadays considered one of the best museums of South America.

Transfer to Chiclayo and overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, we will begin the journey to the beaches of Piura, a perfect place to relax, have fun and get away from the dizzying life of cities.

These beaches, most notably Mancora, Vichayito, Organos and Colan, are characterized by its white sand surrounded by palm trees and coconut palms, its warm, glowing sun and its marine and exquisite cuisine.

Also, some of these beaches are excellent for surfing. Upon arrival, transfer to the selected hotel in the beach.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the paradise white sandy beaches of warm water. You will be able to practice surf, windsurf, acqua sky, horse back riding, volleyball, canoeing, fishing, snorkeling, etc. along your stay. Some of them have an additional cost.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the white sandy beaches.

Optionally and with additional payments, the following activities can be added:

– Boat fishing tour.

– Tour to the Cerro Amotape National Park.

– Visit to Catacaos, where it is possible to admire fine straw textiles, cotton and crafts with gold and silver.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to continue your itinerary.