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Peru: Lambayeque expects nearly 25,000 visitors for national holidays

El Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan, en Lambayeque, es uno de los más visitados del país. ANDINA

El Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan, en Lambayeque, es uno de los más visitados del país. ANDINA

13:16 | Chiclayo (Lambayeque region), Jul. 19.

Peru's northern Lambayeque region is likely to welcome close to 25,000 visitors during National Independence holidays (July 27-30), its Foreign Trade and Tourism Regional Management (Gercetur) projected.

Gercetur Chair Rosario Julca estimated tourist arrivals will lead to revenue worth over S/12 million (about US$3.69 million) on the occasion.

The area is expected to receive travelers after having overcome difficulties generated by natural disasters. 

As is known, the Inca nation was at the mercy of "Coastal El Niño" phenomenon in the January-March period. 

In addition, Julca underlined some 100,000 locals will travel across Lambayeque to join local celebrations. 

Get to know Lambayeque's best tourist sites 

1. Tucume Archaeological Complex


Tucume has become one of the Northern coast's most significant pre-Hispanic monuments. The site hosts an approximately 220-hectare area, which includes 26 monumental buildings related to low-rank structures as squares, yards, canal systems, walls, among others.

2. Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary


This Sanctuary houses the largest number of South America's pre-Inca pyramids related to Sican culture. 

The complex comprises over 20 pyramids made of adobe and mud. Besides being an archaeological sanctuary, Pomac is a natural park that shelters several tree varieties.

3. Royal Tombs Museum


The Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum's construction was inspired by Mochica culture's old pyramids. This site hosts over 2,000 gold pieces. 

Among pieces exhibited to the public are Sipan's jewelry, ceramics and grave goods.

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Published: 7/19/2017