Tayabamba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tayabamba
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | La Libertad |
| Province | Pataz |
| District | Tayabamba |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Tayabamba is a city located high up in the mountains of northern Peru. It is the main city of the Pataz Province, which is part of the La Libertad region. Tayabamba sits at an elevation of 3,245 meters (about 10,646 feet) above sea level.
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History of Tayabamba
Early Colonial Times
During the time when Spain ruled Peru, the Spanish created special areas called Corregimientos. In this region, there were three of these areas: Collay in the south, Pataz in the middle, and Cajamarquina in the north.
An important event happened in 1605. The Archbishop of Lima, Alfonso Toribio de Mogrovejo, visited the region. He traveled to Collay and then continued his journey into the Huallaga valley.
Life in Old Tayabamba
Back then, Tayabamba was a small village. The people living there worked mainly in two ways. Some were miners, digging for valuable minerals in places like Pahuarchuco mountain and La Caldera. Others worked in agriculture, growing crops.
It is believed that the villagers built a special dam for farming. This dam is now known as the Gochapita lagoon. It is located high above Tayabamba, between the small communities of Queros and Allauca. Today, this lagoon is still used to water the farmlands around Pahuarchuco mountain.
The Chapel of Charity
Local stories say that while Saint Toribio de Mogrovejo was in the village, he helped many poor and sick people. He did this in a high area at the edge of Tayabamba, towards the jungle. Later, a small church, or chapel, was built in that spot. It was named the "Chapel of the Charity" or "the High of the Charity."
The Saint Walk Tradition
After resting at the village of The Charity, Saint Toribio de Mogrovejo continued his trip to Collay. Some people from the area followed him for a short distance, up to a place called Pegoy. This event led to a special tradition known as the "Saint Walk." People still celebrate this walk every year on April 24th.
Changes in Government
In 1782, the Spanish government changed how these areas were managed. The old Corregimientos were removed. Instead, these territories were joined together to form the Party of Pataz. This new area became part of the larger Intendancy of Trujillo.
See also
In Spanish: Tayabamba para niños
