📜 Historic town in Peru, known for its colonial ruins and a vibrant Afro-Peruvian community. 🔍 Once a wealthy Spanish city, it was destroyed by an epic flood in 1720, but its freed slave population remained. It also survived pirate attacks, defying its "ghost town" reputation. # Why Go 🏛️ Explore impressive colonial ruins, including the San Augustine Convent. 🚶 Discover a unique town with no vehicular traffic. 🎨 Visit the country's only Afro-Peruvian museum. 🍬 Taste its own unique kind of candy. # Why Avoid 💤 May be perceived as a "ghost town" by those unaware of its living history. # Tips 💡 Learn about the town's rich history of resilience and cultural survival.