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This Sanctuary houses the most representative amount of pre-Inca pyramids in South America. In addition, its diverse birdlife makes it an important point of attention for bird watchers around the world. It preserves the landscape and cultural unity that is part of the Equatorial Dry Forest and the Archaeological Complex belonging to the Sicán Culture.



Lambayeque department, Lambayeque province, Pitipo district, lower La Leche river basin, 31.5 kilometers from Chiclayo. 5,887.38 hectares (41% of the Lambayeque surface).

Accessibility



Northwest route: it begins in the city of Chiclayo, capital of the department. It crosses the province of Ferreñaje and the district of Pitipo and reaches “la Curva”. Take the road that continues from this point and you will reach the Interpretation Center of the Sanctuary. The distance from Chiclayo is 41 kilometers and it takes 45 minutes.

West route: From Chiclayo, you go to the Túcume, Illimo and Pacora districts, with the necessary time 35 minutes and the distance 40 kilometers



Archaeological area



Made up of 20 adobe and clay pyramids distributed over 45 square kilometers. Main buildings: Botija, Colorada, Ingenieros, Huaca Loro (or El Oro), Merced, Sontillo, Abejas, Ventanas, Rodillona, ​​Facho, Cholote, Arena, Corte, among others.

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