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"El Muelle", or the pier, is a landmark of Huanchaco. This steel pier was construced in 1891, it is 108 meters long. It was purchased by Victor Larco in 1902. Due to an economic boom in Huanchaco in 1914, the pier finally became property of the state in 1923.
The second oldest church in Peru (1535-1540) overlooks the pier & bay.
Every day fishermen use their "Caballitos de totora", reedboats shown in ceramics that date from 500BC.
Colonial Trujillo which was built between four Chimú archaeological sites.
Go watch a local pickup game of soccer in Cancha Naranja, or other canchas around the village.
Experience a real Latin American market with fish flopping around, then being butchered right in front of you. This market place is known as "mercado".
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