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Peru.
Lima Office:
Address: C.C. Camino Real Of. 284
San Isidro
Phone number: (+511) 2526133
E-mail:
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Contact person: Malena Montes |
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Cusco Office
Address: Jr. Peru B-14 Manzanapata, Santiago
Phone number: (+5184) 984625171
E-mail:
info@perucusco.com
Contact person: Ronald Arana |
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Departament of
Piura
Description.
Piura's cathedral, archaeological ruins and beautiful beaches such
as Yasila and Colán in Paita should not be missed..
Basics facts.
Area or Surface: 35,891 km².
Main Resources: rice, cotton, lemons and petroleum.
Population: 1,450,000 inhabitants. The capital is Piura and has
192,551 inhabitants.
Number of Provinces and Districts: 8 provinces and 64 districts.
Date of Department Foundation: March 30, 1861.
Typical Foods: chifles, seco de chabelo, natillas, seco de cabrito.
Fauna: marine
Weather: The average temperature is 24° C (75° F). The rainy season
is from January to April.
History.
Archaeologists and collectors have been drawn to this part of Peru
because of the beautiful ceramics developed during the time of the
Vicús Culture. The shape and decorative features on these ceramics
appear to be linked to the regional cultures of Equator and
Colombia. However, they also closely resemble the Mochica ceramics,
which links them to the cultures in Lambayeque and Trujillo. After
the Vicús, the Piura Culture was formed, whose last members were
known as Tallanes. During this stage cities developed such as
Narihuslá.
The Inca Empire, with Túpac Yupanqui, began the conquest of this
region. During the conquest Pizarro arrived in this area looking for
a place to settle. He ended up living in the Tangarará Valley on the
banks of the Chira. It was there that he founded the first Spanish
city in Peru, called San Miguel.
In 1587, pirates burned and destroyed the port of Paita. In 1588 the
survivors returned to rebuild the city.
The department of Piura declared independence on January 4, 1821.
Farming is very popular in this area and the department of Piura has
worked hard to urbanize several areas.
Many important Peruvians come from Piura. Among them are: the
painters Ignacio Merino and Luis Montero, the poet Carlos Augusto
Salaverry, the father of Peruvian medicine José Cayetano Heredia,
the author López Albújar and the hero of Angamos, Miguel Grau.
Tourism
Tourists can enjoy the beautiful Piura Cathedral, the archaeological
ruins of the Vicús Culture, and Piura's beautiful beaches such as
Yasila and Colán in Paita. The house of Admiral Miguel Grau is
currently a museum and is another attraction in this area.
Piura has many celebrations throughout the year that are popular.
Some of the most notable include: the International Sullana Fair,
Semana Santa in Catacaos, the festivities of Nuestra Señora de la
Merced of Paita and the Señor Cautivo de Ayabaca. The music and
famous "waltzes" at these festivals are just some of the highlights. |
