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	Chiclayo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chiclayo is a city on the northern coastal plain in Peru.
		Chiclayo was founded in 1560 as a rural Indian village by a Spanish priest.
		However, with the socialization of agriculture, and subsequent demise of the Peruvian economy, Chiclayo ceased to export by sea.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chiclayo (355 words)

	Chiclayo -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Chiclayo is a city on the northern coastal plain in (A republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries) Peru.
		Chiclayo was founded in 1560 as a (additional info and facts about rural) rural Indian village by a (The Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain) Spanish priest.
		Chiclayo is well known for its (additional info and facts about archaelogical) archaelogical sites, such as Túcume, Batán Grande and Huaca Rajada.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ch/chiclayo.htm (301 words)

	Chiclayo Travel Guide Chiclayo Hotels and Tours
		Chiclayo is a part of Peru where the tropical sun, desert oases and the fresh sea breeze come together.
		Chiclayo City is the capital of the department of Lambayeque, which gave rise to the pre-Hispanic cultures as Mochica, Sicán or Lambayeque and Chimú.
		Chiclayo City is a skilful and economical power city from the north of the country.
	www.go2peru.com /chiclayo_travel_guide.htm (671 words)

	Chiclayo on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		On the coastal desert between the Andes and the Pacific, Chiclayo may go years at a time with no rainfall.
		However, by utilizing short Andean streams for irrigation, Chiclayo raises considerable sugarcane, some cotton, and a major part of the country's rice.
		A major commercial center of the Peruvian north, it is located on the Pan-American Highway and has road and rail connections to Eten and Pimentel.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/C/Chiclayo.asp (414 words)

	Peru Tourism Bureau - CITIES - CHICLAYO
		Chiclayo is the capital of the department of Lambayeque, which gave rise to the Mochica culture from the first to the seventh century AD.
		Near the town of Sipán, 35 km (22 miles) from Chiclayo, lies Huaca Rajada, a complex where archaeologists discovered the tomb of the Lord of Sipán, a high-ranking leader whose body was accompanied by gold relics and jewelry.
		Chiclayo also boasts of the finest cooking in northern Peru, serving dishes such as arroz con pato (duck served with rice) and the local variation of cebiche (raw fish marinated in lemon juice).
	www.visitperu.com /lambayeque.htm (623 words)

	Trujillo and Chiclayo Peru
		Chiclayo has a distinctive cuisine and musical tradition (Marinera, Tondero and afro-Indian rhythms), has a beautiful neoclasical Cathedral and a daily market (one of the northern Peru's liveliest).
		Chiclayo can also be the starting point for a visit to the fabulous unexcavated areas os Chachapoyas, home of the "Warriors of the Couds".
		A short distance from Chiclayo rises the imposing complex of Sipan (a Moche word meaning House of the Moon), where excavations since 1987 have brought to light a cache of funerary objects considered to rank among the finest examples of precolumbian art.
	www.amazonadventures.com /trujillo.htm (993 words)

	Cities & Destinations - Welcome to the Official Site for the Promotion of Peru - PromPeru
		Chiclayo is the capital of the department of Lambayeque, which gave rise to the Mochica culture from 0-600 AD.
		Near the town of Sipán, 35 km from Chiclayo, lies Huaca Rajada, a complex where archaeologists discovered the tomb of the Lord of Sipán, a high-ranking leader whose body was accompanied by gold relics and jewelry.
		Chiclayo also boasts some of the finest cooking to be had in northern Peru, serving up dishes such as arroz con pato (duck served with rice) and the local variation of cebiche (raw fish marinated in lemon juice).
	www.peru.info /e_ftociudadeseng.asp?ids=1377&ic=2&pdr=694 (353 words)

	Chiclayo : Introduction \| Frommers.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Although it's Peru's fourth-largest city, with a population of just under a half-million, Chiclayo would be just another busy commercial town, generating little notice among travelers, were it not for the city's strong associations with Peru's ancient cultures.
		The primary draw is Chiclayo's proximity to the archaeological sites Sipán and Túcume, two of the most important related to the Moche and Lambayeque cultures, and the Museo Bruning, which houses one of the country's most remarkable finds of the past several decades: the tomb of the Lord of Sipán.
		Chiclayo is a modern and relatively new city.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/chiclayo/2886010001.html (378 words)

	Radio in Chiclayo, Peru
		However, on December 1, 1874, the Department of Lambayeque was founded as a separate entity and Chiclayo was officially recognized as the capital of the department and also as the provincial capital of the Province of Chiclayo.
		Chiclayo, the capital of the coastal desert Department of Lambayeque, is situated at 06-46-21 L.S. and 79-50-47 L.W. and is 22 meters above sea level.
		Chiclayo is also known as the transportation center for travelers wishing to go to inland provinces such as Cutervo, Chota, Santa Cruz, and Jaén in the Department of Cajamarca.
	donmoore.tripod.com /south/peru/chiclayo.htm (2965 words)

	VirtualPeru.net: Chiclayo
		Above is a picture of the Parque Principal in Chiclayo.
		Chiclayo is one of Peru's fast-growing modern cities.
		It is an important commercial centre and the capital of the coastal desert department of Lambayeque.
	www.virtualperu.net /cities_chiclayo.html (147 words)

	Peru Vacations — Chiclayo vacation packages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Trujillo, Chiclayo, and Cajamarca (a lovely small city in the highlands) are the main colonial towns of interest.
		Near Trujillo and Chiclayo are Chan Chan, Túcume, and Sipán, extraordinary adobe cities, pyramids, and royal tombs and treasures that predate the Incas.
		Chiclayo: Huaca Rajada where the The Tomb of the Lord of Sipan was discovered.
	www.latindestinations.com /Chiclayo_Vacations.asp (372 words)

	Peru Travel Guide by iLatinTravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Chiclayo is the capital of the department of Lambayeque; it is a skilful and economical power city from the north of the country.
		Colony constructions does not exist, nevertheless today it is a city in full development process, having important discoveries as a main entrance, such as "El Señor de Sipán" at Huaca Rajada (important master recently discovered with his in-life treasures), "Señor de Sicán" at Batangrande and Túcume.
		Thanks to these important discoveries, Chiclayo turns out to be the second important destiny, after Cusco, for the archaeological and cultural tourism in Peru.
	www.ilatintravel.com /webapp/ilatintravel/articulo.jsp?cod=1998813 (463 words)

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		CHICLAYO is 770km (477 miles) N of Lima; 200km (124 miles) N of Trujillo; 235km (146 miles) NW of Cajamarca.
		Though it's Peru's fourth-largest city, with a population of just under half a million, Chiclayo would be just another busy commercial town, generating little notice among travelers were it not for the city's strong associations with Peru's ancient cultures.
		The primary draw is Chiclayo's proximity to the archaeological sites Sip?n and T?cume, two of the most important related to the Moche and Lambayeque cultures, and the Museo Brüning, which houses one of the country's most remarkable finds of the past several decades: the tomb of the Lord of Sip?n.
	www.blogger.com /email-post.g?blogID=3974018&postID=200380291 (739 words)

	Radio Latina and Radio Uno, Peru
		During my short stay in Chiclayo in late September of 1998, I learned that Radio Latina had ceased both its shortwave and its medium wave transmissions due to financial difficulties and had disposed of its equipment to other persons who were interested in the broadcasting business.
		Chiclayo is geographically and commercially the most important gateway into the different provinces of northeastern Peru.
		Many campesinos visit Chiclayo to do business or to get temporary jobs, and they wish to communicate with their families who reside in the remote rural regions.
	members.tripod.com /donmoore/south/peru/latina.htm (3650 words)

	Discover Chiclayo - Peru
		“Ocean and mountain, warm weather and generous sun, this is Chiclayo, the land of legendary ancient civilisations and wealthy colonial society reflected in their majestic and traditional constructions”
		Chiclayo City is the capital of Lambayeque departament; is located in the north zone of Peruvian’s coast and also has a Mountain region.
		Chiclayo is known because of its beautiful colonial architecture, excellent warm weather, and beautiful beaches with spectacular waves, which are frequently visited by those who love the ocean and surfing.
	www.peruhotel.com /english/villes.php3?idville=54 (131 words)

	Chiclayo Lambayeque Travel Tours and Vacations Travel Guide Chiclayo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		CHICLAYO UP Legend tells that in ancient times, a great float of strange rafts arrived to the beaches of the existing San José cove.
		CHICLAYO UP Zaña, located at 51 km (32 ml) from the capital, it was founded in 1563.
		CHICLAYO UP Lambayeque, specially Chiclayo, is considered the land of good eating and drinking.
	www.peruhotel.net /peru-travel-tours/peru-vacation-guide/chiclayo.htm (1292 words)

	ECS Travel, Peru Tour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Today, Chiclayo is an important commercial center in northern Peru, the crossroads of the northern coastal, highland and jungle cities.
		Located approximately 10 minutes from Chiclayo, it was here that the first outcry for independence was heard on December 27th, 1 820 and this is why this city is called the Cradle of Liberty in Peru.
		Located about 10 minutes’ bus ride from Chiclayo, this is one of the most important museums in the northern part of the country.
	www.ecstravel.com /lambayeque.htm (1253 words)

	FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
		Chiclayo, or Santa María en los Valles de Chiclayo, to give it its original name, began life as an Indian town in the latter half of the 16th century.
		Chiclayo has a population of 780,000 and a warm moderate climate most of the year round.
		Chiclayo is also a city with its share of mysticism.
	www.fifa.com /en/comp/U17/tournament/0,6465,U17-2005-1,00.html (433 words)

	Flowers Chiclayo - Send by local florist (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		With AbcFlora.com and World-Florists network now you can send flowers and floral arrangements in Chiclayo or in any city of Peru Local florists at Chiclayo will deliver your next day and will be received by the recipient in his/her hands.
		Flower Arrangements sent in Chiclayo are created by proffesional Chiclayo florists and are delivery in any part of Chiclayo.
		If you reside in europe you well know about the Interflora Chiclayo service and if you live in Usa we can tell you that Interflora florists are like FTD C hiclayo florists because Interflora its the name of FTD in Europe.
	www.abcflora.com /continents/samerica/peru/chiclayo.htm (237 words)

	Peru Top Ten Tourist Destinations
		Chiclayo was a simple village of Indians and mestizos in the road between Lambayeque and Zaña in colonial times.
		Chiclayo has thus become Peru’s second destination, after Cuzco, in terms of archaeological and historical interest.
		Chiclayo, also known for its highly-regarded sorcerers and healers, is located on Peru’s northern coast.
	www.go2peru.com /top_ten.htm (768 words)

	PERU TOURS - The Northern Kingdoms: Trujillo and Chiclayo TOURS EN TRUJILLO Y CHICLAYO
		Chiclayo is the Capital of the Department of Lambayeque and it is known as the City of Friendship due to the amiability of its people and its warm weather.
		In nearby Chiclayo you can visit the Mochica and Chimú ruins, the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Sipán, where you can appreciate a replica of the Lord of Sipán, and the Archaeological Compound of Túcume, also called The Pyramids.
		Chiclayo has a sunny and warm climate all year long with temperatures fluctuating from 20º to 28ºC a a light rainy season during the months of December through March.
	www.enjoyperu.com /peru_travel_tours_information/peru_tours/peru_tours_destination/trujillo_northern_kingdoms_chiclayo_and_trujillo_tour.html (1410 words)

	Trujillo and the North Coast, Peru
		The Sicán culture built the huge stepped platforms at Túcume and Batán Grande near Chiclayo, where precious objects recovered from their tombs are on display at the Museo Sicán.
		Huaca de la Luna: This 10-story adobe pyramid is an impressive monument to the Moche culture with recently uncovered murals of Ai-Aepek, the decapitator god, and commanding views of Trujillo and the surrounding valley.
		Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipán: This recently opened museum outside of Chiclayo is dedicated to the dazzling objects found in 1987 inside of a series of royal Moche tombs, which recall the splendor of King Tut’s tombs in Egypt.
	www.moon.com /planner/peru/regions/trujillo.html (374 words)

	Chiclayo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Mile after mile of barren ground and the entry into Chiclayo, our Port of Entry into northern Peru, was desert looking, and not particularly scenic.
		When we checked out of Chiclayo we found we needed a Peruvian General Declaration form to fill out which they did not have.
		The reason they didn't have the form was the airport recently became an international facility and only saw 5-6 foreign airplanes a year and mostly private jets (and almost never a single engine plane from the US) who usually carried with them the necessary papers.
	members.aol.com /gsdeeter/CHICLAYO.HTM (680 words)

	Chiclayo Hotels: Chiclayo Accommodation Hotels in Chiclayo Discounts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		our Chiclayo hotels directory is updated regularly to provide you with the most accurate information about Chiclayo hotels.
		With more then a hundred properties listed on our Chiclayo hotels guide,we have the property that will suit your needs.
		The practice of tipping is meant as a form of thank-you for services rendered, or beforehand as a subtle bribe for special treatment.
	www.galahotels.com /PERU-HOTELS/CHICLAYO-HOTELS (421 words)

	CHICLAYO VOLUNTEERS, BRUCE PERU CHICLAYO, Helping Street Children in Peru
		Pierre Chebib (the new Long Term director at Bruce Peru Chiclayo), Jorge (our able Lambayeque coordinator) and Lucy from England, celebrate Springtime with the kids at the new Las Dunas school in Lambayque, outside Chiclayo.
		Our Chiclayo centre is in a lovely house right in the centre of town, near to shops, internet cafe and all the amenities required to live comfortable in a modern city.
		We have opened a major centre in Chiclayo, Peru's 4th largest city.
	www.volunteerchiclayo.com (391 words)

	Chiclayo
		Chiclayo was founded in the 1560s by Spanish priests.
		In 1987 five royal Moche tombs were discovered at Sipán, 30 km/19 mi southeast of Chiclayo.
		Helicon Publishing is a division of Research Machines plc.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0024625.html (159 words)

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