Northern Peru

Chan Chan, the clay capital of Chimú

Chan Chan, the clay capital of Chimú

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Chan Chan. Anyone visiting Peru and traveling along the Pacific coast should definitely plan a visit to Chan Chan, located about five kilometers west of the city of Trujillo
Chachapoyas – in the footsteps of the Mistwars

Chachapoyas – in the footsteps of the Mistwars

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In the middle of the Andes, surrounded by majestic peaks and deep valleys, lush meadows and deep green forests lies the province of the Amazon in northern Peru. And right there, is Chachapoyas.
Huascarán: national park and alpine challenge

Huascarán: national park and alpine challenge

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Anyone who loves to travel to Peru as a nature lover or passionate mountaineer can not really miss the Huascarán National Park: it is the second highest of its kind in the South American Andes
Piura Peru – charming desert town

Piura – charming desert town

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Piura used to be a sleepy little town in the middle of the desert of northern Peru. But thanks to El Niño, small trees and shrubs grow here and there and the area becomes greener instead of sterile.
Trujillo – the cultural capital in northern Peru

Trujillo – the cultural capital in northern Peru

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Magnificent buildings from the colonial period, a pleasant climate, festivals, culture and music - Trujillo is the secret cultural capital in the north.
Chimbote – the largest fishing village in Peru

Chimbote – the largest fishing village in Peru

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The most important thing in Chimbote is its port. The relatively young city, it was officially founded in 1906. focuses on fishing. Before Chimbote lies the island "Isla Blanca"
Cajamarca – Carnival, nature and history

Cajamarca – Carnival, nature and history

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Cajamarca, where once the last hour of the Inca Empire struck, today turns into a colorful spectacle every year in February and March,
Tarapoto – the city of palm trees

Tarapoto – the city of palm trees

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At the foot of the Andes of Peru lies Tarapoto, the largest city in the province of San Martin and the economic center of the region. The city is located on a jun
Chiclayo – beaches, dancing and imposing archaeological sites Chiclayo Chiclayo – beaches, dancing and imposing archaeological sites

Chiclayo – beaches, dancing and imposing archaeological sites

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Chiclayo - beaches, dancing and imposing archaeological sites. Chiclayo is the city with many nicknames: City of Friendship, the heroic city
Huaraz – the gateway to the peaks of the Cordillera Blanca

Huaraz – the gateway to the peaks of the Cordillera Blanca

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The town of Huaraz, in Peru, is located in the fertile Callejon de Huaylas Valley at the foot of the high mountain region Cordillera Blanca, a part of the Andes, where also the highest mountain of Peru, the Huascaran stands.