Chincha, a city slightly to the south of Lima, is the city where the cajòn peruano originated and is
really the home of afro-peruvian music. In August of 2007 much of Chincha, Pisco and Ica (two nearby cities) were destroyed by an earthquake that registered 7.9 on the Richter scale! Although we didn't make a stop in Chincha, the sights we saw while passing through were despairing. The damage done to the city over a year ago is frightfully apparent. Hopefully this place that holds so much culture, a real Peruvian treasure, will be brought back to life again.
Chincha, a city slightly to the south of Lima, is the city where the cajòn peruano originated and is 
really the home of afro-peruvian music. In August of 2007 much of Chincha, Pisco and Ica (two nearby cities) were destroyed by an earthquake that registered 7.9 on the Richter scale! Although we didn't make a stop in Chincha, the sights we saw while passing through were despairing. The damage done to the city over a year ago is frightfully apparent. Hopefully this place that holds so much culture, a real Peruvian treasure, will be brought back to life again.
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