Huanchaco and Ruins of Chan Chan

Caballito (´little horse´) boats drying in the sun
Originally uploaded by louise_parmenter

Happy to have left Lima behind me I arrived in Trujillo, I wandered this rather uninteresting village and decided to head off for the beach at Huanchaco. I arrived to find an attractive and traditional fishing village with a lovely stretch of beach with Caballito boats lined up along it. These boats are made of totora reed, like on the Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca, but are different in appearance; these remind you of enormous pixie boots, long, thin and curled up at the front. The fishermen sail these boats with such skill, on their knees, taking on the big waves, whilst maintaining perfect balance – it´s fascinating to watch them! Whilst here I relaxed on the beach, ate delicious Ceviche, a national dish made of raw fish and seafood ´cooked` in lemon juice and visited the ruins of Chan Chan (Chimu empire AD 850-1470).

Here are the photos.

DISTANCE TRAVELLED (OVERLAND) SINCE USHUAIA: 25,563KM