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Departament of
La Libertad Trujillo
Description.
Every year the ruins of the La Libertad department are admired by
thousands of visitors. Trujillo's beautiful Plaza de Armas, the
Cathedral, Archbishop's Palace, Seminary, House of Culture and the
theaters are symbols of the Spanish culture.
Basics facts.
Area or Surface: 24,795 km².
Main Resources: It is the first sugar cane producer and the second
in rice production in Peru.
Population: 1,333,000 inhabitants. The capital is Trujillo and has
247,028 inhabitants.
Number of Provinces and Districts: 12 provinces and 80 districts.
Date of Department Foundation: February 12th, 1821.
Typical Foods: causa en lapa, cecina.
Fauna: wild ducks, coastal birds and fishes.
Flora: Medicinal herbs such as matico, limoncillo, salvia, and
eucalyptus are grown here.
Weather: The average temperature is 18° C (64° F). The rainy season
is from June to August.
History.
In ancient times (10,000 B.C.) the valleys of Trujillo and its
surroundings were popular for hunting and harpooning fish. The
farmers and seafood gatherers in this area learned to build temples
and irrigation systems, such as the one at Alto Salaverry.
The Cupisnique culture represents the time of greatest development
for Trujillo. During this period, the people of this area made
beautiful ceramics, which can be seen in the Huaca de los Reyes and
Valle de Moche temples. After the Cupisnique culture, the Moche
culture became prominent. Examples of this culture can be found in
the Huaca del Sol and Huaca de La Luna. The Moche culture
encountered problems following the Wari conquest and after the 11th
century a new culture called the Chimú came into play.
Their impressive capital was called "Chan Chan". Considered as the
largest clay city in America before the arrival of the Spaniards,
the Chimú Kingdom, became a great empire dominating the land from
Tumbes to Supe. It was the largest empire on the coast before the
Inca domination. The Inca Pachacútec and his son Túpac Yupanqui
invaded the kingdom. The Chimús surrendered, but the invaders who
became their allies respected them. The Chimús were skilled
goldsmiths and they influenced the art of the Incas. The Inca
domination only lasted 100 years, after which the Spaniards
conquered them.
Diego de Almagro founded the department capital of Trujillo in 1534.
It is located close to the Pre-Columbian city of Chan-Chan. During
the Colonial period it became a resting place for nobility and
hacienda owners. During the War of Independence, Trujillo took the
site of the patriots. In 1820, when the news of the landing of San
Martín spread, it proclaimed independence.
During the war with Chile, the last battle took place at Huamachuco.
In 1932, under the Presidency of General Luis Sánchez Cerro, a
revolutionary uprise took place conducted by civilians from the
haciendas and the valleys surrounding Trujillo.
Currently La Libertad is one of the most developed departments in
the northern part of the country.
Tourism
Every year the ruins of the La Libertad department are admired by
thousands of visitors. Trujillo's beautiful Plaza de Armas, the
Cathedral, Archbishop's Palace, Seminary, House of Culture and the
theaters are symbols of the Spanish culture. The archaeological and
colonial ruins include: Chan-Chan, the Huacas del Sol and La Luna,
the Huaca del Dragón, Pacatnamú, Marcahuamachuco and Wiracochapampa.
The capital is Trujillo and serves as an economical and cultural
center. Tourists can visit the city sites, as well as its beaches.
In September, Trujillo becomes the "World Capital of Spring". The
most general expression of northern people is "The Marinera", a
typical dance. In Trujillo, the most important competitions of that
dance are performed.
Only 12 km from Huamachuco is the the Sausacocha lagoon, which is
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