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BELIZE QUICK FACTS Capital City: Belmopan Area: 22,966 sq km (8,866 sq miles) Population: 266,440 Time Zone: GMT/UTC -6 Languages: English (official) Currency: Belize Dollar (BZ$) Electricity: 110/220V 60HzHz PLACES TO SEE IN BELIZE Northern Belize: Covering the two districts of Orange Walk and Corozal, the north is a Belizean bonanza of natural wealth and archaeological wonder, spectacular ancient cities, highlighted by the temples at Lamanai. With jungles, rainforests, coastal lagoons, and rivers, the region is home to an amazing array of animal and plant life that includes the jaguar and the manatee. Culturally the north is primarily Mayan and Spanish with the Mennonite farmers adding their old world flavor. Belize District: The district is dominated by Belize City and offers a host of attractions including several sanctuaries, the world class Belize Zoo, a new museum, historic government buildings, churches and the incredible Maya site at Altun Ha. Ambergris Caye: The largest of all the cayes, Ambergris Caye is renowned for its beaches and proximity to the coral reef. From here you can indulge any wet adventure you can dream up; Sport fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling and manatee watching are among the most popular. San Pedro, the caye's hub, offers any variety of accommodations, restaurants, bars and nightlife. For a change of pace and scenery, the bay side of the caye is a great place to get acquainted with Belizean bird life. Caye Caulker: Just south of Ambergris is the relaxed and slow paced Caye Caulker where you can indulge your island fantasies on a quiet beach and get to know the Mestizo and Creole culture, customs and traditions. Offering budget accommodations and excursions with a full range of services, Caulker is also well known for its friendly, easygoing people who make it difficult for you to leave this sunny, sleepy little island. Placencia: White sand beaches, brilliant blue waters and a hundred ways to enjoy the coastal treasures of Belize await you at Placencia. Spend your days in the water diving, fishing or snorkeling or just relaxing on the beach, and your nights at the many interesting restaurants and watering holes that feature local food, culture and live music. Cayo: Located in the western interior of Belize, Cayo is a 1500 square mile district that encompasses a good portion of the Maya Mountains and has more than its fair share of ancient Maya Sites to visit and explore. To the east is the capital city of Belmopan and to the far west, visitor friendly San Ignacio, the main city of the district. Between the two lie a world of forests teeming with wildlife and immaculately beautiful tropical watersheds catered to by a variety of jungle and river lodges to suit any style, budget and adventure. Stan Creek: The journey in by road on the Hummingbird Highway, with breathtaking vistas of the rainforests and the Maya Mountains, takes you all the way into culture rich Dangriga, historic home of the Garífuna people. Opportunity for marine adventure abounds with the nearby coral reef, cayes and coastal villages, while the Cockscomb Basin bears witness to Belize's lush broadleaf tropical forests that are home to countless species of plants and animals. Stann Creek is ideal for its accessibility to a huge variety of Belizean discovery destinations both inland and out in the sparkling blue waters of the Caribbean. Southern Belize: Nearly 1700 square miles of prime opportunity for the adventure minded and the adrenaline addicted is the Toledo district of Belize. A cultural lean towards the Mopán and Kekchí Maya is evident and homestays will give you an inside look at how the Maya have balanced tradition with the demands of a modern world. The ancient Maya Cities, intricate cave systems and pristine rainforests headline a long list of attractions accessible from the coastal city of Punta Gorda, including lagoons, rivers, creeks and cayes. Wildlife, birds, trees and plants in astounding variety make Toledo a nature lover's. Featured Maya Sites: " Altun Ha: The Maya site of Altun Ha is located near Rockstone Pond Village in the Belize District. It is the most extensively excavated Maya site in Belize, and was a major ceremonial center during the Classic Period, as well as a vital trade center that linked the Caribbean shores with other Maya centers in the interior. The site consists of two main plazas with some thirteen temple and residential structures. " Caracol: This Maya site is located in the Vaca Plateau of the Cayo District. Currently in the state of excavation and restoration, Caracol is the largest known Maya center in Belize. Since Caracol is located in the Chiquibul Rain Forest, there is a plethora of flora and fauna to enhance the true beauty of this magnificent Maya center. " Lamanai: This is one of Belize's largest ceremonial centers, and is located on the banks of the 30 mile long New River Lagoon in North Central Belize. With one of the longest occupation spans in the Maya World, Lamanai was occupied continuously for over 3,000 years. " Xunantunich: Overlooking the Mopán River, this Maya site is located approximately eight miles west of San Ignacio Town in the Cayo District. This was a major ceremonial center during the Classic Period. The site is composed of six major plazas and surrounded by more than twenty-five temples and palaces. COSTA RICA QUICK FACTS Capital City: San José Area: 51,100 sq km (19,730 sq miles) Population: 4,100,000 Time Zone: GMT/UTC -6 Languages: Spanish (official) Currency: Costa Rican Colón (¢) Electricity: 120V 60HzHz PLACES TO SEE IN COSTA RICA San José: San José, the Capital City, lies at an altitude of 3,770 feet above sea level. Daytime temperatures average between 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit with a rainy season that last from May to October. During the rainy season, showers fall primarily during the afternoon hours and produce refreshing breezes. Due to its strategic location in the geographical heart of the country, it is an ideal place to use as a base to take excursions to an incredible variety of regions. Arenal Volcano & Lake Area: This region is where you will find the 5,358-foot Arenal Volcano which has been Costa Rica's most active volcano. Frequent powerful explosions send cascades of red-hot lava rocks tumbling down the western slope, and during the day the lava flow, steam and rumble. However, it's at night that the volcano puts on its most mesmerizing show. On a clear night, you'll see the night sky turn red by lava spewing from Arenal crater. Caribbean Beaches: In 1502, Christopher Columbus landed on the Caribbean Coast and named it Costa Rica (Rich Coast). The Caribbean coast offers tropical rainforest, abundant wildlife and miles of breathtaking beaches. One of the interesting things about the Caribbean coastline is that over half of its length is protected and preserved in the form of a national park and reserves. Corcovado Coast: This is an area full of abundant biodiversity and small pueblos that reach the border with Panama. The Osa Peninsula harbors the Corcovado National Park, a 40,000 hectares zone of virgin forest, rich with natural resources. Manuel Antonio Beaches: This region is located south from the fishing village of Quepos in the Manuel Antonio National Park, the Rainforest by the Sea. Explore the exotic flora and abundant fauna of the forest in the morning, and then spend the afternoon relaxing on a lovely white sand tropical beach. The area has an abundance of small restaurants, quite intimate hotels, and adventurous activities. Mid Pacific Beaches: The Mid Pacific Coast (Herradura, Punta Leona and Jacó Beaches) marks the transition between the dry tropical forest of the Guanacaste province and the lush rainforest ecosystems to the south. This transitional area houses a diversity of wildlife and exotic flora, as well as natural areas such as the Tárcoles River, Carara Biological Reserve and the Manuel Antonio National Park. Monteverde Area: This is the land of rainbow and birds of beautiful feathers. The reserve was established by Alabama Quakers in the 1950s and extends down the Pacific and the Caribbean slopes of the beautiful Tilarán mountains. The road leading to the reserve can be long and arduous, but the magical cloud forest waiting at the end of the road is worth the effort. Guanacaste Coast Beaches: With about 65" of rain a year, this region is by far the driest in the country and has been likened to west Texas. The North Pacific Region is full of beautiful, varied textured and colorful sand beaches. This region is one of the last remnants of tropical dry forest left in Central America. Papagayo Peninsula: Long stretches of white sandy beaches in this pacific resort area are just four hours by car from San José or a short 45-minute flight. Direct airline travel service is available from many USA gateway cities to the Northern Costa Rican city of Liberia. The shores at Peninsula and Gulf Papagayo are the perfect location for ideal vacation activities. Tennis and golf are available at selected resorts. Tortuguero Rainforest: Tortuguero is the Caribbean's most important nesting site for the Green Turtle (June through October). The park's 51,000 acres house 11 different habitats and it is home to three different species of monkeys. The Tortuguero natural system of canals and lagoons, cross the park to form habitats for manatees, reptiles, crustaceans, over 30 species of fish, and over 300 species of birds. ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS ISLANDS QUICK FACTS Capital City: Quito Area: 283,520 sq km (109,467 sq miles) Population: 12,500,000 Time Zone: MT/UTC -5 Languages: Spanish (official) Currency: US Dollar (US$) Electricity: 120V 60HzHz PLACES TO SEE IN ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Quito: Most travelers arrive first in the capital of Quito, often described as a city with a small town atmosphere (although it is rapidly growing into a sprawling metropolis). Once the capital of the northern Incan empire, Quito is home to "Old Town", one of the most extensive colonial districts in Latin America. Named a World Heritage Site by the United Nations, Quito's Old Town will transport you back and forth between centuries. Otavalo: Is famous for its lakes, traditional adobe villages, indigenous communities and native handicrafts. The town of Otavalo is home to one of South America's most famed Indian market,a definite stop for most visitors. This open-air extravaganza overflows with a wide variety of handicrafts, as well as llamas' hand-woven sweaters and bags of potatoes, all piled high and wide and sold side by side. Surrounding Otavalo are a handful of well-preserved haciendas, a number of which now operate as B&Bs. Horseback riding programs home-based at these haciendas have recently become a popular way to experience the highlands. Tungurahua Province: Tungurahua Province is famous for the Pujili and Salasaca Indian markets, where pre-Incan, Incan, Spanish and modern designs decorate the sides of ceramic bowls and tapestries. For the intrepid traveler, high and mighty Tungurahua volcano also beckons; the 5016 meter volcano has an illustrious and fiery past (just ask the locals), and is climb-worthy for those seeking a physical challenge. Cuenca: Not many tourists venture farther south, but those who do delight in exploring Azuay and Loja provinces, known for their hospitality, unique cuisine, and charming pueblos nestled between the softened folds of the Andes. In Cuenca, Ecuador's third largest city, you can stroll along the well-preserved colonial streets, trek through undulating countryside, and visit the nearby Incan ruins of Ingapirca. The Amazon: The Amazon jungle is without a doubt Creation's greatest achievement, moreover, Eastern Ecuador, known as El Oriente, is blessed with some of the Amazon's most biologically diverse, pristine areas. Experience nature's most impressive orchestration of life; canoe along meandering rivers; climb into the canopy; hike along primary forest trails, learn about medicinal rainforest plants, or just "be" amidst the teeming forest. Within and around the huge protected areas of the Amazon Rain Forest several indigenous ethnic groups live side by side, still living traditionally, each group maintaining its distinct customs and traditions. Napo River: Several indigenous communities, such as the Quichuas, live in Napo. The inhabitants traditionally have held on to and manifested their cultural identity by using native materials harvested in the rain forest to handcraft beautiful artisan products such as shigras (bags), ceramics, bows, and arrows. Located in northeastern Ecuador, Napo has a wet tropical climate. Coastal Lowlands: Almost a three-hundred-mile stretch, Ecuador's Pacific coast is a combination of bikini-friendly beaches, mangrove forests, marshes, estuaries, and small fishing villages. The North is wet, wild, relatively undiscovered, and renowned for its vibrant afro-Ecuadorian communities who highlight the year with a Marimba dance festival. The drier and cooler Central and Southern Coast regions offer popular beach resort destinations. Galapagos Islands: A modern Garden of Eden and a living laboratory of evolution, the Galapagos are nothing less than spectacular. The Islands are peaks of enormous underwater volcanoes; having never been connected with the South American continent, Galapagos' flora and fauna developed in complete isolation, a fact that in many ways allowed Charles Darwin's to form his theory of evolution. The Galapagos are truly a wonder that should not be missed. Where else can you swim with hammerhead sharks, penguins, sea lions, and hundreds of tropical reef fish, and sleep on a volcanic peak? The islands are fortuitously positioned at the confluence of three distinct oceanic currents, creating a sea of contradictions, as well as one of the highest levels of marine endemism anywhere in the world: nearly one in four species is unique to the islands. GUATEMALA QUICK FACTS Capital City: Guatemala Area: 108,890 sq km (42,042 sq miles) Population: 13,900,000 Time Zone: GMT/UTC -6 Languages: Spanish (official) Currency: Quetzal (Q) Electricity: 120V 60HzHz PLACES TO SEE IN GUATEMALA Guatemala City: Guatemala City is an urban center with cultural diversity, cosmopolitan as well as traditional, in which traditional and folkloric abundance stands out, with legends such as El Cadejo or La Llorona. The city offers the tourist all the services and commodities and is normally the center of operations to set out to any of the other destinations in the country. Antigua Guatemala: This colonial city preserves buildings from the XVI Century. La Antigua Guatemala can be visited by foot, walking along its ancestral stoned roads. It is worth the effort to visit its old convents, such as Capuchinas and Santa Clara, Catedral de San José, Compañía de Jesús, La Recolección, church and convent La Merced, Convent and Arco de Santa Catarina, among other treasures from the past. La Antigua Guatemala is known as the "City of the Perpetual Roses", and in addition to colonial badges, honorable titles and prizes it has received throughout history, it was acknowledged by UNESCO as Cultural Patrimony of Humanity in 1979. Chichicastenango, Quiché: In this area, several churches may be visited, as well as the archaeological site of Utatlán, also known as Gumarcaj. In Chichicastenango, you can visit a colonial church built in 1540 by Dominican priests. The "Popol Vuh", sacred book of the Quichés was found in its convent. Another of its most visited attractions is Cerro Turcaj (hill), where the God World is worshiped, in a stone deity called Pascual Abaj. Chichicastenango is one of the few towns where you can appreciate the meaning of faith of the Indians that descend from the ancient Maya. Totonicapán: Displays an imposing temple with a series of carvings and impressive murals belonging to the XVI Century and an outdoor market, considered to be the biggest in the Highlands, You must also visit Teatro Municipal (theater), Casa de la Cultura, the sulfur bathing spots, Cueva de San Miguel (cave), and the temple and convent, richly ornamented with carvings belonging to the XVII and XVIII Centuries. Quetzaltenango: Its name means "place of the quetzal". Its indigenous inhabitants still preserve the ancient traditions of their Maya-Quiché lineage, together with a Colonial past and the energy of modern life. Here you will find thermal sulfur bathing spots, such as Fuentes Georginas, and the archaeological site of Chuitinamit. The neoclassical Church of San Nicolás, built in 1899, dazzles its visitors. Lake Atitlán: Lake Atitlán lies in the territorial division of Sololá, which is believed to be "the most beautiful lake in the world", according to writer Aldous Huxley. The most developed town at the lake is Panajachel, while several colorful villages that have been able to preserve their millenary traditions lie on its shores; among them, Santiago Atitlán, San Lucas Tolimán, San Pedro La Laguna, and San Antonio Palopó. Petén, the Maya World: There are several protected zones, such as the Reserve of Biósfera Maya, which consist in more than a million hectares of humid subtropical jungle, Biotopo Cerro Cahuí (for the protection of the ocellate peacock) and the Natural Reserve of San Miguel La Palotada (for the conservation of the bat). It has a rich vegetation variety of tropical jungle and approximately 250 animal species. Petén is one of the most significant territories where the Mayan culture was located during the Classic Period. Its main attraction is Tikal National Park, which lodges the famous city of Tikal, where two museums are found: the Stellae (with replicas of these carved stones) and the Sylvanus Morley, which exhibits artifacts made of pottery, bone, stone, conch, and jade. Given its significance in the Mayan Civilization, several important archaeological sites are found in Petén, among others, Naachtún, Chochkitam, Xultún, Xmakabatún, Holmul, Uaxactún, Piedras Negras, Tikal, Yaxhá, Topoxte, Nakum, El Naranjo, San Clemente, Itzimté, Tayasal, Popol, Ucana, Altar de Sacrificios, La Amelia, Ixhún, Ceibal, Poptún, and Cancuén. Livingstone, Izabal: Its climate is warm and has an opening into the Caribbean sea, which allows many water sports to be practiced, as well as ecotourism and adventure. The area offers nature attractions such as Lago Izabal (lake), which is the largest lake in the country, with an approximate area of 589 square kms, having many affluents, especially the Polochic River. This lake's natural flow is Río Dulce (river), which is believed to be one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Guatemala. Another important river is Sarstún, which divides Belize, Petén and Izabal. You can also visit Castillo de San Felipe de Lara (fortress), the borough of Livingston, and the archaeological site of Quiriguá. The area is characterized especially by its garífuna population, which enhances Guatemalan culture with its Afro-Caribbean roots, allowing the visitor to enjoy its music, color and gastronomy. PANAMA QUICK FACTS Capital City: Panamá Area: 85,990 sq km (40,193 sq miles) Population: 3,000,000 Time Zone: GMT/UTC -5 Languages: Spanish (official) Currency: Balboa (B) & US Dollar (US$) Electricity: 120V 60HzHz PLACES TO SEE IN PANAMA Panamá City: Modern Panama City is a metropolis in which its tall and modern buildings, its wonderful department stores, its incredible mansions, hotels and casinos will take your breath away. By night-time Panama City is full of energy and excitement, with unlimited options to having a good time. Whether it's a cultural night at the Theater or a night visiting restaurants, bars and clubs, you're going to have a great time. Panamá Canal: Considered one of the Eight Wonders of the World, the Panama Canal is one of the most fascinating places in the world, where human genius and skill join to link two oceans and bring the world closer together. Take a mini cruise through the Canal and then check out the Visitor Center in Miraflores, the ideal place to see the Canal operating. This installation, recently open to the public, has large balconies from which visitors can see the locks open and close as the ships begin or end their transit. Four exhibition rooms, organized by themes, are the main feature of the Visitor Center. Colón Free Zone: In a separated area of 400 hectares the Colon Free Zone is located at the entrance of the Panama Canal in the Caribbean sector, in the province of Colón and is considered the second largest of its kind in the world and the first in the Western Hemisphere. Due to it's unique geographic location and easy access to four major ports, considered the most advanced in Latin America, this is truly an International Shopping Center. Tropical Rainforest: Panama is an ideal country for direct contact with the tropical rainforest. The only capital in Latin America with a rainforest less than 10 minutes away from downtown and with easy access to three national parks. If you would like to go into the tropical rainforest, Panama offers national parks declared Biosphere Reserves and World Heritage. Rainforests with the widest variety of flora and fauna in the world (Darién) where we can find over 10,000 plant species and over 1,000 bird species. Featured National Parks " Amistad " Barro Colorado " Baru Volcano " Campana " Chagres " Darién " Metropolitano " Soberanía Islands & Beaches: Panama has coasts on two oceans: the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea. These coasts, although different, are suited for all sorts of activities with the different beaches and islands found in them. World famous beautiful beaches and islands will make your visit unforgettable! Caribbean Sea: On the Caribbean coast, the beaches on the provinces of Colon, San Blas and Bocas del Toro and their neighboring islands, are small to mid-sized and all of them have coral reefs nearby, they are often near other waterways and most have been formed by coral buildup. These are the best beaches to do some scuba diving in. Pacific Ocean: On this coast you'll find a series of beaches which are easily accessible from the Panamerican Road. Many water sports including windsurfing, surfing and swimming are practiced here. The most popular of these are: Gorgona, Coronado, San Carlos, El Palmar, Río Mar, Corona, Sea Cliff, Santa Clara, Playa Blanca and Farallón. Bocas del Toro Islands: The islands offer the visitor a great diversity of attractions and natural environments, uncommon to other regions of our continent: luxurious rain forests with an abundance of fauna and flora, sunny islands, beaches that compete with the Caribbean best, coral reefs in crystal clear water, mangrove islets in a lake-like scenery, Guaymi Indian villages and a national marine park that protects examples of the ecosystems and natural resources coexisting within the Archipelago boundaries, as a tribute to our future generations. San Blas Islands: A short 20 minutes flight from Panama City will make you experience twenty centuries back into the past, when you visit the lands of the Kuna Indians, who still keep their traditional lifestyle and traditions. The Archipelago is composed of approximately 100 nameless islets, 113 with names and nearly 30 islands all coralliferous. Women wear skirts and true-color blouses decorated on its back and front with the famous molas the genuine expression of the Indian art. They also wear colored bead ornaments at wrists and ankles. Chains, pectorals, and gold nose rings complete their every-day dresses. The adventure at San Blas could be a stay at an uninhabited island, a fishing tour, dancing and traditional rites, diving and submarine fishing, the enjoyment of the crystalline waters or merely the peace of a hammock swung by the wind or to get a tan. PERU QUICK FACTS Capital City: Lima Area: 1,285,215 sq km (496,222 sq miles) Population: 27,219,264 Time Zone: GMT/UTC -5 Languages: Spanish & Quechua (official) Currency: Nuevo Sol (S/) Electricity: 220V 60HzHz PLACES TO SEE IN PERU Lima: In the historic centre, placed by UNESCO on the World Cultural Heritage List, you can visit splendid samples of Colonial architecture like the Cathedral, the Convent of Santo Domingo, and the Convent of San Francisco as well as fantastically wood carven balconies. Lima is also an inexhaustible source of culture, demonstrated by the existence of numerous and varied museums like the National Museum of Archeology, Anthropology, and History and the Rafael Larco Herrera Archeological Museum, which guards priceless Incan and pre-Incan treasures. Situated in the heart of the city are great archeological monuments such as the Huallamarca Huaca or the Pucllana Huaca. And, on the outskirts of Lima facing the ocean is Pachacamac, the most important pre-Incan sanctuary on the coast, built in the third century A.D. Cusco & Machu Picchu: The city of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incan Empire, was placed on the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO in 1983, and is without a doubt one of the most important destinations in Peru. There are Incan buildings waiting for you to discover them among its cobble-stoned streets, ones like the Koricancha and the palace of Inca Roca as well as Andean Baroque structures from the Colonial Period like the Cathedral and the Church of the Company of Christ. The enigmatic complex of Machu Picchu, the most important and beautiful legacy of the ancient Peruvian, is part of the Historic Sanctuary of the same name, which is also one of the few places in the Americas placed on both the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Lists by UNESCO. It is located high on top of a mountain and complements the exuberant nature that surrounds it, creating a one of a kind place in the world. There are also the towns of Písac, Maras, Chinchero, and Ollantaytambo, which are spread throughout the Sacred Valley of the Incas, one hour from Cusco. Puno & Lake Titicaca: The city of Puno (3,287 meters above sea level), which lies on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, is the folklore capital of Peru and the site of the Feast of the Virgen de la Candelaria. In the outskirts, you can visit the spectacular Chullpas de Sillustani, a complex of impressive burial towers built by the Kollas. The lake contains numerous islands whose inhabitants continue to live as their ancestors have in custom and tradition. The Uros, an example of this, live on "floating islands" that they have artificially made entirely of totora reeds, and they navigate in their traditional boats also made out of totora reeds. Taquile, Suasi, and Amantaní are known for the kindness of their residents, their ancestral skill in weaving, their pre-Columbian constructions, and lovely countryside. Arequipa: This is known as the White City for its beautiful white walls of sillar, a volcanic stone, lies at the feet of the mighty volcanos of Mount Chachani, Mount Misti, and the snow covered peak of Mount Pichu Pichu. The downtown of the city, placed on the World Cultural Heritage list by UNESCO, features Mixed Baroque churches and mansions from the Colonial Period like the Monastery of Santa Catalina, a Spanish city in miniature with stone streets, beautiful patios, and plazas. Ica & Nazca Lines: Ica, an esoteric land, one of profound religious faith, sand dunes, valleys, and sun, is an agricultural zone where you see interspersed among the extensive desert area fields of cotton, butter beans, asparagus, citrus tree orchards, as well as vineyards. Some of the most important civilizations of ancient Peru established themselves here like the Paracas and the Nazca who left a legacy that has endured the passage of time and the violence of the sand and wind. The Paracas National Reserve is a must stop; this State protected natural area is, among its beaches and staggeringly beautiful rock formations, the refuge to fur seals, otters, penguins, dolphins, and more than two hundred species of birds such as flamingos, waders, and guano birds. In the province of Nazca, a little more than one hundred kilometers from Ica, there are the Nazca Lines, one of the greatest archeological mysteries of the world. Amazonas: The department of Amazonas is famous for its forests, areas with stunning microclimates and whose intense humidity favors the exuberant growth of plants like orchids and bromeliads and animals like the spectacled bear and the Andean cock of the rock. Located at the top of rocky cliffs and guarded by a gigantic defensive wall, the citadel Kuélap contains in its interior circular compartments with decorative friezes. There are also other places in the area you can also visit like the Lake of the Condors, also known as Lake of the Mummies, the Chinata Falls, and the Karajía Sarcophagi, amazing two-meter high clay tombs placed on the side of a rocky mountain. Lambayeque & Royal Tombs of Sipán: This territory was the cradle of the Mochicas, who lived there between the first and fourth centuries A.D., which makes Lambayeque one of the most interesting archeological destinations in the country. It was in 1987 that the famous royal tombs of Sipán were disco |
