Huanchaco is a unique place; one of the lost paradises of the world, some might say, that has survived, succeeded, and grown throughout the ages. Located in a small bay at the foot of a stunning Coloinal Era cathedral, Huanchaco has much to offer the expecting tourist. It is here that the ancient daily artform of the “caballito de totora” (one to two-man fishing boats constructed from saltwater reeds and rushes) has been preserved. Local fishermen engage daily in this ancient fishing practice, a method used since the inhabitance of man along the Pacific coast of South America.
The spectacular sight of the “caballitos” going out to sea as the fishermen go to gather their daily catch is unforgettable. The tranquil and warm waves rise to meet those along the shore and the surfers out to practice at the same time that they rise to meet the ancient fishing boats of the Chimu and Inca cultures – a tidbit of history preserved in time, and used to the present day. It is thus that tourists and local residents alike enjoy Huanchaco and all that it has to offer.
The climate of Huanchaco is hot and dry, providing an ideal fishing season year-round. Fishermen bring in and sell their catch daily, while restaurants of the area provide fresh seafood temptations – yet another of Huanchaco’s many highlights.
The satisfied visitros stroll along the streets, with restaurants offering the most delicious variety of traditional Peruvian foods, and made all the more perfect by the pleasure of eating by the sea. There is a common phrase amongst tourists in Huanchaco, “we will keep Huanchaco with us always in our hearts.”
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