Monsefú
A handicraft town known for straw hats, embroidery and cotton textiles, often visited together with Pimentel Beach.
Located about 15 km south of Chiclayo, Monsefú is known as the City of Flowers and is famous for woven straw hats, hand embroidery, cotton rugs and woven baskets. The central craft market is a good place to buy souvenirs at reasonable prices. The town also serves traditional northern dishes such as espesado and duck rice. Each year in late July it hosts the FEXTICUM handicraft and food festival. Pimentel and the fishing village of Santa Rosa can be combined into a half-day southern route.
Opening hours
Market approx. 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Pimentel Beach & Pier
- Paseo de las Musas
- Plaza de Armas & Chiclayo Cathedral
- Mercado Modelo
- Huaca Ventarrón
- Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
- Brüning National Archaeological Museum
- Lambayeque Historic Center & Casa de la Logia