Lambayeque: nature and history

Original accommodations that allow you learn about the attractions of the ecological reserve and the archaeological Chaparrí Túcume.

Due to its characteristic sunshine and wide range of historical, cultural and gastronomy, travel to Lambayeque is always an enjoyable and different experience. It is one of those regions in which one always finds something to be discovered and that this time we enter the reserve of Chaparrí, (two hours from Chiclayo), where a genuine ecolodge operates and from which you can take a walk to see a great variety of birds, and a number of endemic animals, most notably the spectacled bear, fox and White-winged Guan coast.

Eco Lodge Chaparri:

To reach Chaparrí from Chiclayo, take the road to Chongoyape and turn left at the km65 (no road signs). From this point, is followed by a dirt road to ascend to the lodge,from which one can appreciate the full extent of the impressive mountain Chaparrí, which was considered sacred by the Mochica and continues to be for the shamans.

The reserve, is considered the first private conservation area in Peru, has protected 34,000 hectares of dry forest, where you will find a lodge of twelve cabins (each named after an endemic species) and built under Moche tradition, with adobe bricks and stone.

The manager of this important project was the renowned photographer Heinz Plenge, who along with the rural community of Santa Catalina decided to maintain the natural character of the area and promote ecotourism since 2001.

Through the work of Plenge, Chaparrí now figures in the map of the favorite destinations for the ‘birdwatchers’ in the world, who come especially to spot their favorite birds and the site has been published in prestigious international journals such as”National Geographic”.

If you require more info, please contact: Jean Paul Miranda/ jpmiranda@turisticalperu.com or Martin Harbaum/ mharbaum@mac.com or check out our related tour packages to the north www.domiruth.com/perutravel

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