South America 2019-2023
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Pacific Coast - part 3

September 19, 2019  —  Peru

Back on the coast after a few weeks in the mountains.

Ruins of Cerro Sechín

Cerro Sechín Ruin - Peru

The archeological site of Cerro Sechín dates from 1600 BC, and was discovered in 1937.

The main characteristic of the site is the facade decorated with bas-reliefs. The 300 or so reliefs represent priest warriors or mutilated body parts. The priest warriors are holding a weapon or a sceptre.

Cerro Sechín Ruin - Peru
Cerro Sechín Ruin - Peru
Cerro Sechín Ruin - Peru
Cerro Sechín Ruin - Peru
Cerro Sechín Ruin - Peru
Cerro Sechín Ruin - Peru
Cerro Sechín Ruin - Peru
Cerro Sechín Ruin - Peru
Cerro Sechín Ruin - Peru
Cerro Sechín Ruin - Peru
Cerro Sechín Ruin - Peru
Cerro Sechín Ruin - Peru
Cerro Sechín Ruin - Peru
Cerro Sechín Ruin - Peru
Cerro Sechín Ruin - Peru
Cerro Sechín Ruin - Peru
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Road from Casma to Lima - part 1

Road from Casma to Lima - Peru
Road from Casma to Lima - Peru
Road from Casma to Lima - Peru
Road from Casma to Lima - Peru
Road from Casma to Lima - Peru
Road from Casma to Lima - Peru
Road from Casma to Lima - Peru
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Fortaleza de Paramonga

Fortaleza de Paramonga - Peru

Paramonga is a fortress built entirely of adobe bricks and it belongs to the Chimú culture. The structure was erected around AD 1000 with a defensive purpose. After the conquest of the Inca, the site was used as a worship centre.

Nowadays, the structure, with a height of nearly 30 metres, towers above the surrounding plains. The main agricultural crop in the regions is sugar cane.

Fortaleza de Paramonga - Peru
Fortaleza de Paramonga - Peru
Fortaleza de Paramonga - Peru
Fortaleza de Paramonga - Peru
Fortaleza de Paramonga - Peru
Road from Casma to Lima - Peru
Fortaleza de Paramonga - Peru
Fortaleza de Paramonga - Peru
Fortaleza de Paramonga - Peru
Fortaleza de Paramonga - Peru
Fortaleza de Paramonga - Peru
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Road from Casma to Lima - part 2

Road from Casma to Lima - Peru
Road from Casma to Lima - Peru
Road from Casma to Lima - Peru
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Lima

Lima - Peru

Lima, the capital of Peru, is a megalopolis of about 10 million inhabitants. According to some guidebooks, the city has a nice colonial architecture in addition to a substantial collection of museums, art galleries, and restaurants. Despite all those attractions, I didn't really like this city.

It is true that it has some interesting attractions, but I have not been impressed by any of them. I stayed there for one week, and I have been greeted by a week of gloomy weather. It didn't help in my appreciation of the city.

Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru
Lima - Peru