Chiclayo
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Chiclayo is the capital city of the Lambayeque region
in northern Peru
. It is located 13 kilometers inland from the Pacific coast and 770 kilometers from the nation's capital, Lima
. As of 2011, Chiclayo is the fourth most populous city in Peru
with a population of 629,990 (comprising 6 contiguous urban districts: Chiclayo, José Leonardo Ortiz, La Victoria, Pomalca, Reque and Pimentel) and the third largest metropolitan area of Perú.
Founded by Spanish explorers as "Santa María de los Valles de Chiclayo" in the 16th century, it was declared a city on 15 April 1835 by president Felipe Santiago Salaverry
. He named Chiclayo "the Heroic City" to recognize the courage of its citizens in the fight for independence, a title it still holds. Other nicknames for Chiclayo include "The Capital of Friendship" and the "Pearl of the North".
Currently, Chiclayo is one of the most important urban areas of Peru
. It is now the country's fourth-largest city, after Lima
, Arequipa
, and Trujillo
. The city has a population of 738,000, while the metropolitan area has a population of 972,713 (2009 - World-Gazetteer.com).
The city was founded near an important prehistoric archaeological site, the Northern Wari ruins, which constitute the remains of a city from the 7th-12th century Wari Empire
.
, Lambayeque
and Morrope
.
Another version claims that around the time that the city was founded, the area was home to a green-colored fruit called chiclayep or chiclayop which in the Mochican
language means "green that hangs". In some towns in the highlands of Cajamarca
, squashes are known as chiclayos, evidence that this fruit is the origin of the city's name.
Another source indicates that the word is a translation from the extinct Moche language
and is derived from the word Cheqta which means "half" and yoc which means "property of".
Others say the Mochican
language had words similar to the name, such as Chiclayap or Chekliayok, which means "place where there are green branches".
civilization existed from the years A.D. 100 to A.D. 800, occupying the territory which is now the northern coast of Peru
in the Ancash
, Lambayeque
, and La Libertad
regions of Peru
. The area of current-day Chiclayo was part of this civilization.
This culture had a high understanding of hydraulic engineering
as manifested by their canal system which allowed them to use rivers to irrigate their land. This allowed them to have a surplus of crops and a solid economy allowing their society to develop. The Mochicans also used copper
in the fabrication of weapons, tools, and ornamental objects.
The Mochicans are considered the producers of the best ceramic artifacts because of the elaborate designs of the pottery. These designs represent religious themes, humans, animals, and scenes of ceremonies and myths reflecting their perception of the world. They are noted for their expressiveness, perfection, and realism.
. The area near the current-day city of Chiclayo was part of the Lambayeque civilization.
This culture was formed towards the end of the Moche civilization assimilating much of their knowledge and cultural traditions.
The Lambayeque culture's civilization was divided into three phases or stages:
The Lambayeques excelled in architecture, goldsmithing, and navigating.
In the early 16th century, Chiclayo was inhabited by two ethnic groups; the Cinto and Collique. The cheiftans of these ethnic groups donated part of their land for the construction of a Franciscan convent. This cesion of land was approved by the royal decree of 17 September 1585. Thus, with the advocation of Saint Maria of Chiclayo and under the direction of Father Fray Antonio of the Concepción, a church and a Franciscan covenant were erected at Chiclayo. At the time of construction of these Spanish-built edifices, the city of Chiclayo was founded.
Chiclayo, unlike most other Peruvian colonial cities such as Lima
, Piura
, Trujillo
, or Arequipa
, was inhabited by a largely indigenous population rather than Spanish colonizers. On 15 April 1835, during the republican era, the urbanization of Chiclayo was elevated to the category of city by the then president Felipe Santiago Salaverry
. That same day, Chiclayo received the title of "Heroic City". The next day the Chiclayo Province
is created of which Chiclayo becomes the capital.
's liberating army. All of this came to be under the supervision of the most progressive creole, José Leonardo Ortiz.
Soon after independence Chiclayo was still a small village. Nevertheless, due to its strategic geographic location, in future decades it became a rail, communications, and automotive hub. In 1827, Chiclayo was elevated to the level of villa. The progress of Chiclayo is evident in the early republican era by the naming of Chiclayo as a "Heroic City" in recognition of the services rendered by the Chiclayan people in the Peruvian War of Independence.
with the sun shining all year around.
, which houses primarily domestic airlines, chartered international flights, and fuel supply services. The terminal has a runway of 2520 by 45 square meters.
There are currently four airlines that serve Chiclayo's international airport, some of which who offer daily service and others interdaily service. There are two schedules for this service one morning schedule and one afternoon schedule. There are flights to the city of Tumbes and especially to the city of Iquitos
. The US-based Spirit Airlines
has expressed interest in serving Chiclayo from its hub in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
, Cajamarca
, Chota
, Cutervo
, Bagua
, Jaén
, Chachapoyas
, and Tumbes.
To adequately accommodate the transportation demand, the city is served by two different land terminals, one located towards the southern end of the city and another at the northern end on the Panamerican Highway.
A substantial number of bus companies have their own terminals, many of them located near the downtown of the city and in nearby areas. These interprovincial buses contribute to the congestion experienced in downtown Chiclayo. To try to solve the problem the city government has proposed a plan to build a central station in the city.
Regionally, there are various different public services such as combis, cousters, colectivos, which provide services within the districts and provinces of the department of Lambayeque
.
According to the planning director of Chiclayo, by 2020 the San Jose
district belonging to the Lambayeque Province
will be completely integrated with the city of Chiclayo. The district currently has a population 12.156 inhabitants. Currently most of the district is conurbanized with the rest of Chiclayo.
The following is a list of the universities located in Chiclayo:
The following is a list of museums in the area:
Lambayeque Region
Lambayeque is a region in northwestern Peru known for its rich Moche and Chimú historical past. The region's name originates from the ancient pre-Inca civilization of the Lambayeque.-Etymology:...
in northern Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
. It is located 13 kilometers inland from the Pacific coast and 770 kilometers from the nation's capital, Lima
Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
. As of 2011, Chiclayo is the fourth most populous city in Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
with a population of 629,990 (comprising 6 contiguous urban districts: Chiclayo, José Leonardo Ortiz, La Victoria, Pomalca, Reque and Pimentel) and the third largest metropolitan area of Perú.
Founded by Spanish explorers as "Santa María de los Valles de Chiclayo" in the 16th century, it was declared a city on 15 April 1835 by president Felipe Santiago Salaverry
Felipe Santiago Salaverry
Felipe Santiago de Salaverry was a Peruvian soldier, politician and, from 1835 to 1836, President of Peru.He studied in the College of San Carlos in Lima...
. He named Chiclayo "the Heroic City" to recognize the courage of its citizens in the fight for independence, a title it still holds. Other nicknames for Chiclayo include "The Capital of Friendship" and the "Pearl of the North".
Currently, Chiclayo is one of the most important urban areas of Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
. It is now the country's fourth-largest city, after Lima
Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
, Arequipa
Arequipa
Arequipa is the capital city of the Arequipa Region in southern Peru. With a population of 836,859 it is the second most populous city of the country...
, and Trujillo
Trujillo, Peru
Trujillo, in northwestern Peru, is the capital of the La Libertad Region, and the third largest city in Peru. The urban area has 811,979 inhabitants and is an economic hub in northern Peru...
. The city has a population of 738,000, while the metropolitan area has a population of 972,713 (2009 - World-Gazetteer.com).
The city was founded near an important prehistoric archaeological site, the Northern Wari ruins, which constitute the remains of a city from the 7th-12th century Wari Empire
Wari Empire
The Wari Empire was a political formation that emerged around AD 600 in the central highlands of Peru and lasted for about 500 years, to 1100 AD. It operated about the same time as the Tiwanaku culture and at one time was thought to have been derived from it. In 2008 archeologists found a...
.
Etymology
Many different historical accounts tell of the naming of Chiclayo. Some attribute it to an indigenous man known as "chiclayoc" or "chiclayep" who transported plaster between the ancient cities of ZañaZâna
Zână is the Romanian equivalent of the Greek Charites. They are the opposite of monsters like Muma Padurii. These characters make positive appearances in fairy tales and reside mostly in the woods...
, Lambayeque
Lambayeque, Peru
Lambayeque is a city in the Lambayeque region of northern Peru. It is notable for its exceptional museums featuring artefacts from local archaeological sites. The Bruning Museum, established in the early 1900s, contains hundreds of gold and silver pieces, as well as textiles and ceramics, from the...
and Morrope
Morrope District
Morrope District is one of twelve districts of the province Lambayeque in Peru.-References:...
.
Another version claims that around the time that the city was founded, the area was home to a green-colored fruit called chiclayep or chiclayop which in the Mochican
Moche
'The Moche civilization flourished in northern Peru from about 100 AD to 800 AD, during the Regional Development Epoch. While this issue is the subject of some debate, many scholars contend that the Moche were not politically organized as a monolithic empire or state...
language means "green that hangs". In some towns in the highlands of Cajamarca
Cajamarca Region
Cajamarca is a region in Peru. The capital is the city of Cajamarca. It is located in the north part of the country and shares a border with Ecuador...
, squashes are known as chiclayos, evidence that this fruit is the origin of the city's name.
Another source indicates that the word is a translation from the extinct Moche language
Moche
'The Moche civilization flourished in northern Peru from about 100 AD to 800 AD, during the Regional Development Epoch. While this issue is the subject of some debate, many scholars contend that the Moche were not politically organized as a monolithic empire or state...
and is derived from the word Cheqta which means "half" and yoc which means "property of".
Others say the Mochican
Moche
'The Moche civilization flourished in northern Peru from about 100 AD to 800 AD, during the Regional Development Epoch. While this issue is the subject of some debate, many scholars contend that the Moche were not politically organized as a monolithic empire or state...
language had words similar to the name, such as Chiclayap or Chekliayok, which means "place where there are green branches".
Mochica culture
The MocheMoche
'The Moche civilization flourished in northern Peru from about 100 AD to 800 AD, during the Regional Development Epoch. While this issue is the subject of some debate, many scholars contend that the Moche were not politically organized as a monolithic empire or state...
civilization existed from the years A.D. 100 to A.D. 800, occupying the territory which is now the northern coast of Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
in the Ancash
Ancash Region
Ancash is a region in northern Peru. It is bordered by the La Libertad region on the north, the Huánuco and Pasco regions on the east, the Lima region on the south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Its capital is the city of Huaraz, and its largest city and port is Chimbote...
, Lambayeque
Lambayeque Region
Lambayeque is a region in northwestern Peru known for its rich Moche and Chimú historical past. The region's name originates from the ancient pre-Inca civilization of the Lambayeque.-Etymology:...
, and La Libertad
La Libertad Region
La Libertad is a region in northwestern Peru. Formerly it was known as the 'Department of La Libertad" , a political division that generally corresponds to a state in the United States of America...
regions of Peru
Regions of Peru
The regions of Peru are the first-level administrative subdivisions of Peru. Since its 1821 independence, Peru had been divided into departments but faced the problem of an increasing centralization of political and economic power in its capital, Lima...
. The area of current-day Chiclayo was part of this civilization.
This culture had a high understanding of hydraulic engineering
Engineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
as manifested by their canal system which allowed them to use rivers to irrigate their land. This allowed them to have a surplus of crops and a solid economy allowing their society to develop. The Mochicans also used copper
Copper
Copper is a chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29. It is a ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. Pure copper is soft and malleable; an exposed surface has a reddish-orange tarnish...
in the fabrication of weapons, tools, and ornamental objects.
The Mochicans are considered the producers of the best ceramic artifacts because of the elaborate designs of the pottery. These designs represent religious themes, humans, animals, and scenes of ceremonies and myths reflecting their perception of the world. They are noted for their expressiveness, perfection, and realism.
Lambayeque Culture
The Lambayeque culture or Sican existed between the years A.D. 700 to A.D. 1375 and occupied the territory of the current-day department of LambayequeLambayeque Region
Lambayeque is a region in northwestern Peru known for its rich Moche and Chimú historical past. The region's name originates from the ancient pre-Inca civilization of the Lambayeque.-Etymology:...
. The area near the current-day city of Chiclayo was part of the Lambayeque civilization.
This culture was formed towards the end of the Moche civilization assimilating much of their knowledge and cultural traditions.
The Lambayeque culture's civilization was divided into three phases or stages:
- Early stage (700–900)
- Intermediate stage (900–1100)
- Late stage (1100–1350)
The Lambayeques excelled in architecture, goldsmithing, and navigating.
Colonial period
Chiclayo, unlike most other Peruvian colonial cities such as Lima
Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
, Piura
Piura
Piura is a city in northwestern Peru. It is the capital of the Piura Region and the Piura Province. The population is 377,496.It was here that Spanish Conqueror Francisco Pizarro founded the third Spanish city in South America and first in Peru, San Miguel de Piura, in July 1532...
, Trujillo
Trujillo, Peru
Trujillo, in northwestern Peru, is the capital of the La Libertad Region, and the third largest city in Peru. The urban area has 811,979 inhabitants and is an economic hub in northern Peru...
, or Arequipa
Arequipa
Arequipa is the capital city of the Arequipa Region in southern Peru. With a population of 836,859 it is the second most populous city of the country...
, was inhabited by a largely indigenous population rather than Spanish colonizers. On 15 April 1835, during the republican era, the urbanization of Chiclayo was elevated to the category of city by the then president Felipe Santiago Salaverry
Felipe Santiago Salaverry
Felipe Santiago de Salaverry was a Peruvian soldier, politician and, from 1835 to 1836, President of Peru.He studied in the College of San Carlos in Lima...
. That same day, Chiclayo received the title of "Heroic City". The next day the Chiclayo Province
Chiclayo Province
The Chiclayo Province is one of three provinces of the Lambayeque Region in Peru.-Boundaries:*North Lambayeque Province, Ferreñafe Province*East Cajamarca Region*South La Libertad Region*West Pacific Ocean-Political Division:...
is created of which Chiclayo becomes the capital.
Republican era
During the Peruvian War of Independence Chiclayo was not indifferent to the patriot revolutionary cause, and supported it by suppling soldiers, weapons, horses, and other important resources to General José de San MartínJosé de San Martín
José Francisco de San Martín, known simply as Don José de San Martín , was an Argentine general and the prime leader of the southern part of South America's successful struggle for independence from Spain.Born in Yapeyú, Corrientes , he left his mother country at the...
's liberating army. All of this came to be under the supervision of the most progressive creole, José Leonardo Ortiz.
Soon after independence Chiclayo was still a small village. Nevertheless, due to its strategic geographic location, in future decades it became a rail, communications, and automotive hub. In 1827, Chiclayo was elevated to the level of villa. The progress of Chiclayo is evident in the early republican era by the naming of Chiclayo as a "Heroic City" in recognition of the services rendered by the Chiclayan people in the Peruvian War of Independence.
Climate
Chiclayo has a warm and very dry desert climateDesert climate
A desert climate , also known as an arid climate, is a climate that does not meet the criteria to be classified as a polar climate, and in which precipitation is too low to sustain any vegetation at all, or at most a very scanty scrub.An area that features this climate usually experiences less than...
with the sun shining all year around.
Transportation
Air
The city is served by the Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzales International AirportCap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzales International Airport
Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport is an airport serving Chiclayo, Peru and the surrounding metropolitan area. It is run by ADP a private airport operator that operates various airports in northem Peru. It is the main airport of the Lambayeque Region, one of the most...
, which houses primarily domestic airlines, chartered international flights, and fuel supply services. The terminal has a runway of 2520 by 45 square meters.
There are currently four airlines that serve Chiclayo's international airport, some of which who offer daily service and others interdaily service. There are two schedules for this service one morning schedule and one afternoon schedule. There are flights to the city of Tumbes and especially to the city of Iquitos
Iquitos
Iquitos is the largest city in the Peruvian rainforest, with a population of 370,962. It is the capital of Loreto Region and Maynas Province.Located on the Amazon River, it is only above sea level, although it is more than from the mouth of the Amazon at Belém on the Atlantic Ocean...
. The US-based Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines is a United States ultra low-cost carrier operating scheduled flights throughout the Americas. The airline is headquartered in Miramar, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. Spirit currently maintains a base in Fort Lauderdale, Florida...
has expressed interest in serving Chiclayo from its hub in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
Land
Chiclayo, because of its location, serves as a point of interconnection for various cities of the Northeast of the country and has various bus companies which service cities such as Lima, Trujillo, PiuraPiura
Piura is a city in northwestern Peru. It is the capital of the Piura Region and the Piura Province. The population is 377,496.It was here that Spanish Conqueror Francisco Pizarro founded the third Spanish city in South America and first in Peru, San Miguel de Piura, in July 1532...
, Cajamarca
Cajamarca
Cajamarca may refer to:Colombia*Cajamarca, Tolima a town and municipality in Tolima DepartmentPeru* Cajamarca, city in Peru.* Cajamarca District, district in the Cajamarca province.* Cajamarca Province, province in the Cajamarca region....
, Chota
Chota, Peru
Chota is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the province Chota in the region Cajamarca. The city is the seat of the Territorial Prelature of Chota....
, Cutervo
Cutervo District
Cutervo District is one of fifteen districts of the province Cutervo in Peru.-References:...
, Bagua
Bagua, Peru
Bagua is a city in Peru located about from the city of Chachapoyas. It lies in the provincia of the same name.-External links:*...
, Jaén
Jaén, Peru
The city of Jaén is the capital of the Jaén Province in the Cajamarca Region of Peru. At an altitude of 740 meters above sea level it is considered part of the northern Sierra region of Peru. It has a warm and humid climate. Temperatures fluctuate between 15 and 33 degrees Celsius. Rice is the main...
, Chachapoyas
Chachapoyas, Peru
In this part of Peru, located in the eyebrow of the jungle, the climate is subtropical highland, described by the Köppen climate classification as Cwb, with an average temperature of 18 °C and an average relative humidity of 74 percent. However, in some areas the temperature can drop to 2 °C....
, and Tumbes.
To adequately accommodate the transportation demand, the city is served by two different land terminals, one located towards the southern end of the city and another at the northern end on the Panamerican Highway.
A substantial number of bus companies have their own terminals, many of them located near the downtown of the city and in nearby areas. These interprovincial buses contribute to the congestion experienced in downtown Chiclayo. To try to solve the problem the city government has proposed a plan to build a central station in the city.
Regionally, there are various different public services such as combis, cousters, colectivos, which provide services within the districts and provinces of the department of Lambayeque
Lambayeque Region
Lambayeque is a region in northwestern Peru known for its rich Moche and Chimú historical past. The region's name originates from the ancient pre-Inca civilization of the Lambayeque.-Etymology:...
.
Population
According to the Census of Population and Housing undertaken in 2007, 574.408 people inhabit the area within Chiclayo's cities limits or the six municipalities. The metropolitan area has a population of 930.824; it includes other nearby cities like Monsefú and Lambayeque in a ten minutes ratio by paved highway. Under the thirty minutes range are, in order of hierarchy, Ferreñafe, Santa Rosa, Eten, Illimo and Tuman. Chiclayo is at the center of Chancay River delta, in a fertile valley.| Municipalities of the city |
Area km² |
Population (census 2007) |
Households (2007) |
Density (hab/km²) |
Elevation msnm |
Distance from main square(km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiclayo center Chiclayo District Chiclayo District is one of twenty districts of the province Chiclayo in Peru.-References:... |
50.35 | 260,948* | 60,325 | 5,182.7 | 27 | 0 km |
| José Leonardo Ortiz José Leonardo Ortíz District José Leonardo Ortiz District is one of twenty districts of the province Chiclayo in Peru.-References:... |
28.22 | 167,717* | 34,641 | 5,943.2 | 28 | 1.5 km |
| La Victoria La Victoria District, Chiclayo La Victoria District is one of twenty districts of the province Chiclayo in Peru.-References:... |
29.36 | 77,699* | 16,447 | 2,646.4 | 23 | 2.4 km |
| Pomalca Pomalca District Pomalca District is one of twenty districts of the province Chiclayo in Peru.-References:... |
80.35 | 23,092* | 5,802 | 287.39 | 29 | 7 km |
| Reque Reque District Reque District is one of twenty districts of the province Chiclayo in Peru.-References:... |
47.03 | 12,606* | 3,664 | 268.04 | 21 | 8 km |
| Pimentel Pimentel District Pimentel District is one of twenty districts of the province Chiclayo in Peru.-External links:* -References:... |
66.53 | 32,346* | 9,301 | 486.2 | 4 | 11.9 km |
| Total | 301.84 km2 | 574,408* | 130,180 | 1,903.02 | — | — |
| *Data from the census taken by the INEI | ||||||
According to the planning director of Chiclayo, by 2020 the San Jose
San José District, Lambayeque
San José District is one of twelve districts of the province Lambayeque in Peru.-References:...
district belonging to the Lambayeque Province
Lambayeque Province
The Lambayeque Province is the largest of three provinces of the Lambayeque Region in Peru.- Boundaries :*North Piura Region*East Ferreñafe Province and Chiclayo Province*South Pacific Ocean*West Piura Region...
will be completely integrated with the city of Chiclayo. The district currently has a population 12.156 inhabitants. Currently most of the district is conurbanized with the rest of Chiclayo.
Education and Culture
- Catholic University of Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo
- Señor de Sipan University
- Private University of Chiclayo
- University of Lambayeque
- San Martín de Porres University Campus
- César Vallejo University Campus
- Alas Peruanas University Campus
- Federal Republic of Germany Institute
- Pedro Ruiz Gallo National University is not in Chiclayo but in near Lambayeque city, 11 km distance.
The following is a list of museums in the area:
- Huaca Rajada - Sipan Museum
- Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum
- Sican National Museum
- Hans Heinrich Bruning National Museum
- Museum of Valley of the Pyramids of Tucume
- On Site Museum in Sipán is the newest and the smaller
Tourist attractions of Lambayeque
Famous persons from Chiclayo
- José Quiñones GonzálesJosé Quiñones GonzálesJosé Abelardo Quiñones Gonzáles was a Peruvian military aviator and national aviation hero. He sacrificed his life crashing into an Ecuadorian battery during the Battle of Zarumilla in the Ecuadorian–Peruvian war.-Combat History:Lieutenant Quinones was a fighter pilot...
National aviation hero - Augusto Bernardino Leguía y Salcedo Presidenf of Perú (1908–1912 / 1919–1930)
- Luis Castaneda LossioLuis Castañeda LossioÓscar Luis Castañeda Lossio is a Peruvian politician who was Mayor of Lima, Peru, from 2003 to 2010.-Biography:Castañeda, who was born in Chiclayo and lived in the Casa Castañeda, is the son of Carlos Castañeda Iparraguirre and Ida Lossio. His father is remembered as one of the most important...
Mayor of Lima (2005–2010) - Yehude Simons Munaro Former Minister leader of the cabinet
- Lucila Boggiano de Zoeger Mrs. World 1989
- Viviana Rivasplata Model and beauty queen
- Miguel Baca Rossi Sculptor
- Alejandra Davila Princess
- Elías Aguirre Navy hero, second commander aboard "Huáscar" in 1879
- Eduardo Orrego VillacortaEduardo Orrego VillacortaEduardo Orrego Villacorta, was a Peruvian architect and politician in the early 1980s....
Architect - Juan Mejia Baca Books Editor, National Library Director
- Velásquez Quesquén Lawyer & politician; presided Congress and was Head of Cabinet in 2009-10
- Carlos Eduardo Samamé Quiñones Commander-in-Chief Peruvian Air Force
- Tania LibertadTania LibertadTania Libertad de Souza Zúñiga, known as Tania Libertad, is a singer who was born in Peru on October 24, 1952 and has lived in Mexico since 1978....
International Singer