Chiclayo - photos 1

Chiclayo

Chiclayo is the fourth largest city of Peru and it is capital of the Lambayeque region. It is known as one of the most friendly town in Peru and for that it is known as "the capital of friendship" or "the Pearl of North". We met nice policemen here who were in charge of the tourist information office. After 1h30min spent in the office, we knew everything about Chiclayo and around. Except that we lost so much time that we missed an afternoon for visiting!!! The Lambayeque region is known for the pyramidal ruins left by the Moche and Lambayeque/Sican civilisations.

- First and second pictures: Christmas decorations in the main square. All the tree decorations were made by kids and different schools. Superb!
- Pimentel beach at 12km from Chiclayo. It was supposed to have some surf following the guide book...only fishmen!!
- Typical small boats called "caballitos" like in Huanchaco.
- Lee had been photographing this boat for at least 10min!! Not sure why but as I don't have the photographer's mind I obviously CAN'T understand!!!