Culture and Folklore of Piura

Piura is host to a stunning mestizo culture (the oldest in South America 1532, Piura is the first Spanish city in south America) most famous for gastronomical dishes like Secho de Chavelo (the local dish), Algarrobina drinks, many types of Cebiche and Natilla Sweets.

Popular crafts are the Chulucana Pottery and Catacaos is famous for its “Hats” and “Silversmith” arts.

The Tondero and Cumanana is the traditional dance of mestizo Piura and northern Lambayeque, as well as the famous Peruvian valse (northern Peruvians have their style).

“Chicha Music” now called Tecnocumbia (originally a Peruvian styled cumbia), is also quite popular all over, as well as Salsa among youngsters.