Piura is host to a stunning mestizo culture (one of
the oldest in South America, Piura is the third Spanish city founded on that
continent) most famous for gastronomical dishes like Seco de chabelo,
algarrobina-based drinks, many types of seafood and fish, like ceviche and Natilla Sweets. Popular crafts are
the Chulucana Pottery and Catacaos is famous for its "Hats" and
"Silversmith" arts. The small town of Simbila, is very popular for
its handcrafts and pottery. The tondero and cumanana are the traditional music
of mestizo Piura and northern parts of Lambayeque. There
