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21June2011

Travelling to Sexi
The best way to travel to Sexi is from Chiclayo, which is the largest developed nearby city. From
Chiclayo, travel east into the mountains of the Cordillera Occidental by one of two principal routes,
either via Llama or Catache. There is no direct bus service to Sexi but several bus routes go near the
town. Via the road to Chota (Chiclayo/ Chongoyape/Llama/ La Colmena), turnoff to the right from La
Colmena on a dirt road leading to Sexi in 9 km. This route is the best way to travel to Sexi since the
road is paved all the way to La Colmena, although the dirt road into Sexi may be impassible during
rain.

Via the road to Santa Cruz (Chiclayo/Chongoyape/Puente Cumbil/Cat­ache/Sexi). After the turn to Sexi between Catache and Santa Cruz it is necessary to ascend via a steep unpaved road up onto the Sexi Plateau.  A visitor travelling by bus from Chiclayo via this route can stay overnight in Santa Cruz, where there are hotels and restaurants, and from there arrange to travel on to Sexi via private car (taxi).

Accommodations in Sexi
Visitors to Sexi should be aware that accommodations or services in town are limited. It may be
possible to arrange for accommodations, but this is not guaranteed. Contact the local municipality for
more information.

Visiting the Fossil Forest
The Petrified Forest Piedra Chamana is located within the territorial boundaries of the District of Sexi at a distance of 1.5 km (1 mi) from the town. Visitors to the fossil forest must contact the municipality to arrange for a guide. Fossil collecting is prohibited by law.

Travel Advisories
• The altitude – around 2500 m ( 8200 ft) – may affect some visitors. Rest and coca tea are effective remedies.
• The elevation also increases the intensity of the sun, and extra precaution should be taken when outdoors.
• Bottled water is available in town. Medical services in Sexi are limited; the nearest hospital is in Chiclayo, and there is a doctor in Huambos.
• The citizens of Sexi exclusively speak Spanish.

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