<h1>El Castillo de Chancay, full of history and charm</h1>

Chancay Castle is a majestic building located on Calle Primero de Mayo, a short distance from where the ship is sunk Chilean "the Covadonga", begun in 1924.La author was Mrs. Consuelo Amat y León who decided to initiate such great work as a tribute to her late husband.

After 10 years the work was completed, aiming to be a home where she could live with his family. However, this objective was distorted with time, and the castle was abandoned after the family left for Lima to live.

Only in 1990, thanks to the initiative of John Winston Barreto Boggio, grandson of Consuelo Amat, the castle was rebuilt following the original plans, the castle was remodeled.


Currently has an area of 4000 square meters, with built area of 2200 square meters. It has ten reception rooms, 250 rooms, twelve terraces, ten rooms, 4 towers, and stairways and tunnels leading to the sea. There are also stables, patios, kitchens, dining rooms, swimming pools and a park. Total of 800 environments and floors are 5.

The main attraction of the castle is its facade and architectural designs for a medieval building. Just as "The Hall of Memories" Hunting Room "(showing a small collection of stuffed animals), pools, museums, and a veranda with stunning sea views.

El Castillo de Chancay, also part of one of the most important tourist circuits are made in the capital Lima, it is a hotel and is the only of its kind in Peru. On special occasions like Easter or July 28 orchestras are hired for the animation.

Hotel occupancy is relative. The high season is summer, when they enter 3000 or 4000 visitors a week, in winter the flow falls to 1000 per week, with the occupation up to 5000 people. Between August and October agreements with schools to make field trips.

El Castillo de Chancay, today is a tourist attraction, not to be missed.

Location:
The capital of the province is the city Huaral Chancay. Chancay is located 65 km north of Lima. On shore there is the port of Chancay.

How to get there?
You can take the buses that go to the Norte Chico, which depart from downtown Lima to or on the Panamerican Highway.
Chancay Castle opens its doors to visitors from 9:00 am all days.

Prices Directions:
The price of Bus Lima / Chancay of S /. 5.00 to S /. 6.00
Whereabouts of the Castle of Chancay, the Taxi from S /. 2.00 (auto). The bike taxi from S /. 1.50.

What to do?
The Castle has archaeological museum of the Chancay culture, nineteenth century furniture, a collection of stuffed animals, swimming pool, playground, restaurants and accommodation.


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