La Esmeralda

La Esmeralda archaeological site belongs to the Chimu culture and was constructed from adobe during the civilization’s first stage of development. The rectangular complex covers an area of 2600m2 and forms two platforms that you can ascend by two central ramps. The main features of the pyramid are the carved friezes depicting fish, birds, marine animals and fishing nets, which were central to daily life in the coastal civilization. The carvings remain in their original, un-restored state.