Destinations » The Northeast of Peru

The Lord of Sipan
Sipan is a small town 29 Km. from Chiclayo on the north coast of Peru. In 1987 Walter Alva, a Peruvian archeologist, made an important discovery in the Rajada Indian Tomb side. He found the remains of a man who turned out to be the most important ruler of the Mochica Culture: the Lord of Sipan. The discovery was magnificent in such a way that it has been compared to that of Tutankhamon´s tomb in Egypt. Before Dr. Alva’s discovery, the side had been ransacked by grave robbers known as (waqueros), but fortunately, the archeologist managed to protect the side. The Sipan burial site is made up of two big adobe pyramids were more than six tombs; among them were the tombs of the Lord’s mistresses, a warrior, child and a guard.
Right in the center of the site and inside a wooden coffin was The Lord, surrounded by offerings and gold ornaments such as orejeras (type of earring) scepters, medallions and necklaces. The team of archeologist also found hundreds of ceramic pots and a minor tomb which contained a second man this man was called (The Old Lord of Sipan) it is beloved that The Lord of Sipan was a Mochica divine leader that for several decades ruled three aspects of their lives; the military, the religious and the social.
Make sure you do not miss this impressive discovery and visit two important museums: The Sipan Royal Tombs and the Bruning.

Cajamarca
Cajamarca is the most beautiful city of the northeast of Peru. Its name comes from quechua Caxamarca that means (the town of the lighning). In the pass, the city was the administrative center of the Empire (The Ransom Chamber) is a tourist place that reminds us of a famous episode of the spanish conquest. Cajamarca is no only famous for its rich gold mining areas but also for its dairy products and sweeds, both which are truly delicious, we recommend that you visit the Inka Hot Spring, which have healing properties.  Cajamarca is a lively city, its carnival is representative of the Peruvian Sierra. Come visit this city that will welcome you with open arms.   

The Huaraz Fortress
Chachapoyas is the capital of the region of Amazonas and one of the oldest cities in Peru. It is surrounded by a cloud forest that separates the sierra from the jungle. Not very far from the there you can find an architectonic wonder: The Huaraz Fortress. Huaraz is a located in the district of Tingo Its was discovered in 1843 and it seems to have been built around 800A.C. The fortress is no a ridge facing north, it has about six hectares and is surrounded by 25 meter-high  walls, the walls have three strategic entrances that can be crossed only by one person at the time, a very good ways to control enemy infiltration, it also has two platforms from which you have a view of the horizon. Huaraz is the greatest legacy of the Chachapoyas culture and it sure is as breathtaking as Machu Picchu.

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