Lambayeque Department
Lambayeque Department, Administrative region in northwestern Peru
The Lambayeque region occupies vast plains with rivers flowing from the Andes, forming the largest coastal valley in northern Peru with 250 pyramids.
Archaeological discoveries in 2019 revealed a 3000-year-old megalithic temple in the Zaña Valley, indicating multiple construction phases by ancient civilizations.
The Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum houses artifacts from fourteen excavated tombs, presenting metalwork, ceramics, and textiles from the Moche civilization.
The region maintains temperatures between 20°C and 30°C throughout the year, with February recording the highest averages at 29.5°C.
The Bosque de Pomac Historic Sanctuary spans 6,000 hectares, containing 36 pyramids from the Sican culture within a dense carob tree forest.
Location: Peru
Capital city: Chiclayo
Shares border with: Piura Department, Cajamarca Department, La Libertad Department
Address: Lambayeque, Peru Lambayeque
GPS coordinates: -6.43333,-79.86667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:19
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