MAKE A TRAVEL TO HUARMEY, THE CITY OF FISHERMEN ANCASH

Huarmey is one of the provinces of the department of Ancash, located 300 kilometers from Lima. It is said that his name means "fisherman" in the ancient language Muchic because the main activity they were engaged, and yet its people are engaged. 

Huarmey is a place that is linked to the sea, look at the Pacific Ocean. According to his story, in the fourteenth century, this fishing village was attacked by the empire of the Chimu in their thirst for territorial expansion. It was a bloody battle that took outcome as capturing a group of fishermen to offer them in sacrifice to their deity, before being tied up and exposed to wind and sand. 

In 1997 Antamina mining company located about 200 mummified bodies while on the construction of a shipping port minerals. The studies were conducted archaeologist Hector Walde in Punta Lobitos area, being a kind that have not been looted, staying as faithful watchers of this port. 

Visit Huarmey fishing is witness par excellence. In its streets and fishing villages, the main livelihood activity is fishing. Its people are industrious and broad sense of religiosity. However most of the population are faithful devotees to the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary came from Spain in 1564 A miraculous effigy that has withstood earthquakes remained intact until today. Another beloved saints San Pedro Pescador, patron saint of fishermen and first apostle of the Christian church. 

This city of Ancash coast has great potential for beaches along its entire coastal strip, many of them are still intangible making it a priority to preserve and care for its value as a tourist destination. 

Notably the circuit frequently visited beaches on Easter by campers, some have nothing to envy to the turquoise and crystal clear water of the Caribbean. These include: Playa Patillo, Castillo Playa, Playa Corralones, Playa Los Gringos, Paya Medano, Playa La Pocita, Tuquillo beach, Playa Las Minas, Gramadal Beach, and Playa Playa Tamborero Bermejo.