Fort Paramonga

Built from mud

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May 15th 2007
On the way to Huanchaco we visited a Chimú fort - Paramonga. We climbed to the top and were rewarded with fantastic views. We didn't like Huanchaco. It looks very dodgy with not much going on. Our accommodation was OK with a good restaurant. Huanchaco is famous for the beaches but we didn't see it during the day time and the weather was not good. The main reason for going to Huanchaco wa ... read more

South America » Peru » La Libertad » Trujillo

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more