The Ministry of Culture of Peru announced on April 15 that cleanup activities at the intangible zone of the Chan Chan Archaeological Complex are progressing, with increased participation from both public and private entities in La Libertad. Now in its tenth day, the initiative aims to restore the landscape and protect cultural heritage.
This effort is significant because it brings together government bodies and private companies to recover spaces considered valuable for their historical and environmental importance. The project is led by the Chamber of Commerce and Production of La Libertad, which has helped coordinate contributions from organizations such as Danper, Ingemac S.A.C., FG Group, BCP, Carranza S.A., and the Association for Sustainable Agricultural Development (ADAS). Their involvement supports ongoing cleaning operations in this World Heritage area.
Public institutions including the Regional Government of La Libertad, Huanchaco Municipality, and Víctor Larco Herrera District Municipality are also participating. These groups continue to work together to strengthen interventions that benefit both cultural heritage sites and urban environments.
Christian Arbaiza Mendoza, director of the Decentralized Directorate of Culture in La Libertad, said: “Esta intervención cobra especial relevancia porque contribuye a mejorar significativamente las condiciones del entorno en esta zona intangible y reduce el impacto negativo de la contaminación ambiental.” He added that efforts will continue until more than four kilometers along Evitamiento Road—an area long affected by waste accumulation—are cleaned. “Gracias a estas acciones, los trujillanos, visitantes y quienes transitan por esta importante vía pueden apreciar nuevamente la belleza del mar y del paisaje costero,” Arbaiza Mendoza said.
The Ministry of Culture fosters social inclusion by protecting heritage and promoting diversity across Peru according to its official website. The ministry uses decentralized facilities alongside its San Borja headquarters to support programs according to its official website. It belongs to the Peruvian Executive Branch as an autonomous ministry according to its official website.
The Ministry also promotes cultural identity while combating discrimination through intercultural dialogue according to its official website. It operates under ministerial leadership according to its official website and serves communities throughout Peru according to its official website. Established in 2010, it oversees national policy on culture while safeguarding heritage through initiatives supporting social inclusion and national identity according to its official website.
