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La Libertad region is in northwestern Peru. It is bordered by the Lambayeque Cajamarca and Amazonas regions on the north, the San Martin region on the east, the Ancash and Huanuco regions on the south and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Its capital is Trujillo, which is the nation´s third-most important city. The region´s main port is Salaverry, located in Trujillo, which is also one of Peru´s largest ports. The name of this region is Spanish which means: Freedom. The elevation of LA LIBERTAD ( lowest town 0 sea level ) ( highest town 4,008m. Quiruvilca ). And its population 1,596.930 ( census 2005 ) and this year 2007 is around 1,598.00. The region is divided into 12 provinces, which are composed of 80 districts. The provinces and their capitals are as fallows: 1.- Ascope ( Ascope ). ATTRACTIONS Huanchaco, A few minutes from Trujillo is Huanchaco, a beach renowned for the quality of its waves and its fair surfing weather. Well know are the "Caballitos de totora" or reed boats of Mochica origin are still made by fishermen of the region for fishing and sport purposes. Here you can enjoy the sunset and a meal at one of the numerous seafood restaurants. Puerto Malabrigo (Chicama), an hour north along the Panamericana highway is the Port of Chicama. Its waves are considered by experts to be the largest in the world. The Hawaiian Surfboard World Championship takes place in this beach. Moche, Traditional and picturesque town, 8km south of Trujillo. Archaeology The coastal strip set the stage for the rise of many Columbian cultures, such as Cupisnique, more than 3,000 years old, and the pre-Ceramic Huaca Prieta civilization, more than 5,000 years old. By the year 1,200 A.C., the first one to expand beyond its cradle was the Moche or Mochica culture. It was basically an agriculture and/or a warrior culture, which built countless temples and palaces such as the Sol (Sun), Luna (Moon), Esmeralda(Emerald), Arco Iris (Rainbow) and other "huacas". The Chimu culture emerged later and built its capital in Chan Chan, the largest pre-Columbian city. At its zenith, Chan Chan was home to 100,000 inhabitants who stubbornly resisted the expansion of the Inca Empire. The archaeological remains of Chan Chan, 6 km. (3.7miles) Northeast of Trujillo, are rather well preserved although built with mud bricks ("adobe"). The visit takes almost a full day. "El Brujo" Archaeological Complex El Brujo, One hour north of Trujillo, is located an archaeological complex called "El Brujo" , that has some of the best preserved remains in the area. The name "El Brujo" (the witchman), comes from the fact that the place was used by the witches of Chicama. Within an area of 2 km2 (0.77 sq. miles) there are three Mochica and pre-Mochica "huacas" and many minor mounds including Huaca Prieta, the oldest in the Peruvian coast, and Huaca Cao, which magnificent polychrome high relief friezes are unique among the know Mochica remains. |