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Historic street · Piura, Piura
Calle Comercio de Catacaos
The main street of Catacaos, about 12 km south of Piura, with colorful portals and workshops for gold and silver filigree, toquilla straw hats and ceramics. Nearby is the Church of San Juan Bautista.
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About Calle Comercio de Catacaos
Catacaos is about 12 km south of Piura and is known as the craft capital of the region. Calle Comercio is the town's heart: a street of colorful portals with more than two centuries of history, where artisans sell and make their work.
The portals display gold and silver filigree jewelry, such as earrings called dormilonas, toquilla straw hats, ceramics, leather and carved wood. Catacaos silver filigree is recognized as Cultural Heritage of the Nation.
Near the square is the Church of San Juan Bautista, the town's first church, originally from 1547 and rebuilt at the beginning of the 20th century. It is the center of Catacaos Holy Week, declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation, with processions that fill the town's streets.
Catacaos is also known for its picanterías, which serve dishes of Bajo Piura, and it is the home of malarrabia, a Holy Week dish.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Two to three hours for Calle Comercio, the church, and lunch.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, when the heat decreases. Holy Week fills the town with processions and visitors; dates change each year.
How to get there
From Piura by taxi, local bus or organized tour, in 15 to 20 minutes via the road to the south.
Tip
Combine it with the Narihualá site a few kilometers away, and have lunch at a picantería in town.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Calle Comercio de Catacaos
What to buy in Catacaos?
Gold and silver filigree jewelry, toquilla straw hats, ceramics, leather and carved wood, sold in the portals of Calle Comercio.
How far is Catacaos from Piura?
About 12 km to the south, a 15–20 minute drive by car, taxi, or local bus.
What is Holy Week like in Catacaos?
It is one of the most attended religious celebrations in northern Peru, with processions that depart from the church of San Juan Bautista. It was declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation.