Chiclayo

Worth seeing in and around Chiclayo

4 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Estadio Elías Aguirre

   Estadio Capitán Remigio Elías Aguirre Romero is a multi-purpose stadium administrated by the governmental Instituto Peruano del Deporte in Chiclayo, Peru. It was built in 1970 named after the 19th century Peruvian sailor Elías Aguirre Romero.

   2.5 km · football stadium · Wikipedia
2. 02
   St. Mary's Cathedral

   The Cathedral of Saint Mary, commonly called Chiclayo Cathedral, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo in Chiclayo, Peru. The cathedral church was built in the neo-classical style starting in 1869 according to designs and plans commissioned from Gustave Eiffel, nicknamed "Rose Meridionale".

   100 m · cathedral in Chiclayo, Peru, serving as the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Ventarron

   Ventarrón is the site of a 4,500-year-old temple with painted murals, which was excavated in Peru in 2007 near Chiclayo, in the Lambayeque region on the northern coast. The site was inhabited by the Early Cupisnique, Cupisnique, Chavin and Moche cultures.

   9.7 km · cultural heritage site in Peru · Wikipedia
4. 04
   The Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum

   The Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum is a museum in Lambayeque, Peru. It contains most of the important artifacts found at Huaca Rajada by archeologist Walter Alva in 1987, including the Lord of Sipán and his entourage.

   9.7 km · archaeological museum in Lambayeque, Peru · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

1. 01
   Paseo Yortuque

   A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-Hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures.

2. 02
   Paseo de las Musas

   This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses.

3. 03
   St. Mary's Cathedral. The cathedral in Neoclassical
4. 04
   Museo de Sitio Túcume

   Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-Hispanic Peruvians.

5. 05
   Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum

   The museum is in the center of Lambayeque and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only.

6. 06
   Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán

   Funeral site of the Lord of Sipán and truncated pyramids.

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Things to do

Gastronomic Tour - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes.

1. 01
   Stadium Elías Aguirre

   See a sports event.

2. 02
   Beach of Pimentel

   Sunbathing at Pimentel Beach – Pimentel is not far from Chiclayo, located southwest of the city.

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Where to eat

Mi Tia's on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! Marakos Restaurant offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. Sorrentos - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad.

1. 01
   Fiesta Gourmet Chiclayo

   Salaverry 1820, chiclayo@restaurantfiestagourmet.pe.

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Getting to Chiclayo

Airports

Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González (CIX), 2 km · Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos (TRU), 166 km

Stations

Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport, 2.1 km

• Trujillo → Chiclayo

  175 km · quickest by road, 4h 10m · S/34–45
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• Pucallpa → Chiclayo

  611 km · quickest by air, 4h 2m · S/220–350
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• Lima → Chiclayo

  663 km · quickest by air, 4h 21m · S/250–380
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