Huanchaco
This Huanchaco print centers on five slender reed watercraft, commonly called caballitos de totora, standing beside Peru's northern coast.
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- Place
- Huanchaco
- Location
- Huanchaco, Peru
- Medium
- Archival pigment print, museum-grade matte
- Sizes
- 5×7 · 8×10 · 12×18 · 16×20 · 16×24 · 24×36 in (USA) · 30×40 · 50×70 · 61×91 cm (Australia & New Zealand, Europe)
The record
The bundled-reed craft associated with Huanchaco are known as caballitos de totora.
Five of them appear upright behind a simple rail in the print. Their ochre shapes cast long shadows across the sand, with the bay, town and distant ridge behind. The focus is on their shape and the way they sit together along the waterfront.
What this print shows
The craft occupy the right side as a group of tall ochre forms. Repetition matters more than symmetry: each prow leans and narrows a little differently.
The bay curves away in turquoise, while white buildings and a blue mountain ridge stay low in the distance. The crop isolates silhouette and construction without pretending to document a particular maker or day's arrangement.
Common questions
What sizes does the Huanchaco poster come in?
United States – unframed: 5×7 in, 8×10 in, 12×18 in, 16×20 in, 16×24 in, 24×36 in ($16–$59); framed: 8×10 in, 12×18 in, 16×20 in, 24×36 in ($59–$179)
Australia & New Zealand – unframed: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, 61×91 cm (US$39–US$59); framed: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, 61×91 cm (US$95–US$189)
Europe (EU) – unframed: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, 61×91 cm (€45–€66); framed: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, 61×91 cm (€89–€179). Shipping is included in every price.
Can I get it framed?
Yes. The framed version comes in a solid oak frame, ready to hang, for United States, Australia & New Zealand, Europe (EU). Choose “framed” under Size & finish.
How long does delivery take?
Every print is made to order through our production partner; the fulfilment location depends on the product and delivery address. United States: 2–3 business days to print plus 5–11 in transit, so about 7–14 business days in all; Australia & New Zealand: 2–3 business days to print plus 7–15 in transit, so about 9–18 business days in all; Europe (EU): 2–3 business days to print plus 5–8 in transit, so about 7–11 business days in all. Orders placed Monday to Friday before 14:00 Copenhagen time count from that day. You get an email with tracking when it ships.
What is it printed on?
Archival, museum-grade matte paper with pigment inks. Unframed prints ship flat or in a sturdy tube depending on size; framed prints ship ready to hang.
What if it arrives damaged, or I change my mind?
Damaged, faulty or wrong prints are reprinted or refunded everywhere – write to us within 30 days with a photo. Customers in the EU also have a 14-day right of withdrawal. See returns & refunds.
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Independent artwork by Surf Haunts. Not affiliated with, sponsored by, authorized by, or endorsed by Huanchaco, or by any organization associated with it. The name of the place is used solely to identify the subject depicted. This is an original illustration, not a photograph.
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