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Historic center · Lambayeque, Lambayeque
Centro histórico de Lambayeque
The center of the old San Pedro de Lambayeque, with the church of San Pedro, the main square and colonial mansions such as the Casa de la Logia, with a long wooden balcony overlooking the street.
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About Centro histórico de Lambayeque
Lambayeque was founded in the mid-16th century as San Pedro de Lambayeque and, after the destruction of Zaña, received many of the region's wealthy families. The center preserves straight streets, colonial and republican mansions, and the church of San Pedro, near the main square, Parque Pascual Saco Oliveros.
The best-known mansion is the Casa de la Logia, also called Casa Montjoy, with a long wooden balcony that stretches for dozens of meters along the façade. Other old houses show wooden portals, iron grilles and inner courtyards.
The church of San Pedro, of colonial origin, has a façade with towers and is the town's main church.
The walk through the center is short and pairs well with the two museums in town, which are a few minutes on foot. The confectioneries in the center sell the King Kong, the sweet that is a symbol of Lambayeque.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 1 to 1.5 hours.
Best time
Late in the afternoon, after visiting the museums, when the heat subsides.
How to get there
The center is a few minutes' walk from the Tumbas Reales and Brüning museums. From Chiclayo, a taxi or shared van takes 20 to 30 minutes.
Tip
Look at the Casa de la Logia's balcony from across the street to see the whole façade.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Centro histórico de Lambayeque
What is the Casa de la Logia?
A colonial mansion with a long wooden balcony running along the façade, also called Casa Montjoy.
What's Lambayeque's main church?
The church of San Pedro, of colonial origin, near the main square.
Is the center walkable?
Yes, the center and the two museums are a few minutes' walk from each other.