This picturesque town is 12 Km.

From the city of Piura, its root is

mainly in the prehispanic culture
of Tallanes, famous for its
artisans and its gastronomy.

The craftsmanship of this town is recognized nationally and

internationally, to such a degree that the State has granted
the title of Handicraft Capital with the law 25132 in 1989.
Its artisans have great ability to make gold and silver
jewelry in filigree (very fine threads), those that artistically
adorn necklaces and rings, and make any type of object
that is requested. They also emphasize their tissues of
straw scarf, famous for its quality, finesse and delicacy; for
its craftsmanship in hard wood (hualtaco), which astonishes
for its beauty, perfection and design.

Something very characteristic of Catacaos, is the innate ability

of its artisans who do wonders of gold and silver, as well as
straw, wood, leather, mud and garments coveted by the
hundreds of national and foreign tourists who come to these
sunny lands. The wood works made by the Piura residents of
Catacaos are made with zapote wood. Panama is one of the
countries that takes advantage of the benefits in the production
of straw hats, from the artisans of this traditional town of Piura.