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The North Coast and Northern Highlands Features
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Top Reasons to Go to The North Coast and Northern Highlands
The Ancient World: Along the coast, Chavín, Moche, and Chimú ruins date as far back as 3,000 BC. In the highlands are Wari sites... read more
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Adobe Pyramids
In Túcume, 35 km (21 mi) north of Chiclayo, you can see an immense pyramid complex, including Huaca Larga, one of the largest adobe pyramids... read more
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Cordillera Huayhuash
While much smaller than the Cordillera Blanca, the main chain of the Cordillera Huayhuash is known for its isolation and pristine environment... read more
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Northern Journeys
Exploring the Ancients... read more
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The North Coast and Northern Highlands Tours
Condor Travel and Guía Tours both organize tours to the ruins around Trujillo. Clara Bravo and Michael White are great guides for Trujillo... read more
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Discover Nature
Some of the most incredible flora and fauna live in protected areas near Máncora and Punta Sal. Luckily, we can visit these important... read more
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Life in the Andes
This region of the Andes has sustained some 12,000 years of cultural development. From Guitarrero Cave through the Chavin, Huari, and Inka cultures... read more
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Which Culture Was That again?
It's a common question after a few days of exploring the extensive archaeological sites in the north. So many different civilizations were emerging... read more
Travel Deals in The North Coast and Northern Highlands
- $749 & up -- Flights to Lima, Peru on Sale (R/T, incl. Tax) Major Airlines on Fly.com
- Galapagos & Peru Experience IExplore
- Footsteps of the Inca IExplore
- Peru Experience — $1,879 IExplore