Chepén, known as the Pearl of the North, is a city in La Libertad, Peru. Its agricultural production, especially rice, and its Chinese immigration influence make it the birthplace of chifa, a delicious Peruvian-Chinese fusion cuisine. Its rich pre-Hispanic, colonial, and republican …
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Trujillo is the largest city in the Peruvian North and the birthplace of marinera norteña, a traditional Peruvian dance. Trujillo’s unique style is due to its impressive colonial ar-chitecture–proudly displayed on its ca-sonas señoriales (stately homes)–which highlights its historical …
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On July 22, 2007, Coslachec, archaeological site of Chepen in the department of La Libertad, Peru, was declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation. Archaeological studies conducted in 2003 and 2004 indicate that it was built and inhabited during the late Moche period …
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