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Provincia de Chiclayo · Peru
Chiclayo is the principal city and capital of the Lambayeque region and Chiclayo Province in northern Peru. It is located 13 km (8.1 mi) from the Pacific coast, 208 km (129 mi) from the city of Trujillo, and 770 km (480 mi) from the country's capital, Lima.
Read moreChiclayo is in northern coastal Peru.Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset.
The best months to visit are January–December.
The sea is warmest in February, at about 22°C (71°F).
Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): February–March.
February is the hottest month, with highs around 30°C (87°F).
August is the coldest month, with lows around 15°C (58°F).
The wettest month is March, with rain on about 2 days.
February is the sunniest month, with about 7.2 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 72% of places in Peru.
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Best time to visit Chiclayo
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 28° |
| Average low | 19° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 17° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° |
| Sea temperature | 20° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 2 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Rain days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 7 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7 | 5.8 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 75 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 76 |
| Wind (km/h) | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 |
| Go score | 94 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 95 | 92 | 91 | 92 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 94 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
Chiclayo: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
When people plan their trip
Monthly readership of the travel guide — people read up a few weeks before they travel.
Chiclayo: sea water temperature
Wave height: 1.2 m
Swimming seasonFebruary–March
Average sea temperature by month
Chiclayo travel guide
What to see, do, eat and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
Chiclayo is in northern coastal Peru.Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset.
It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses.
By plane Latam (Lima) JetSmart (Lima) Star Peru (Lima, Iquitos, Tarapoto) Copa Airlines (Panama City). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. By bus All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: ITTSABUS terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. TRC Express, at Av. Grau 1645. (web site), serves Cajamarca, Trujillo and Lima. Transportes Chiclayo bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") Oltursa terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection Terrapuerto Plaza Norte Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B.
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Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipán, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Túcume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw mototaxis cost half the price. "Colectivos" (or "taxi colectivos") in Peru refer to shared sedan taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. Combis are 8-12 seater small vans. Uber is available in Chiclayo.
Around Chiclayo A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base.
A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-Hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal.
This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses.
The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral.
Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-Hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo.
The museum is in the center of Lambayeque and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00.
Funeral site of the Lord of Sipán and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipán (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipán (or 21 min walk).
Combi from Terminal Epsel.
Different from Sipan Museum. Museum with replica of Sicán tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sicán culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe.
Founded in 1921 by Hans Heinrich Brüning, the Brüning Museum showcases the main cultures of Northern Peru, such as the Mochica and Lambayeque cultures. S/8 Adults (Sep 2026)
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.
See a sports event.
Sunbathing at Pimentel Beach – Pimentel is not far from Chiclayo, located southwest of the city. Swimming is difficult due to the usually strong waves of the Pacific.
A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful.
Smaller than the Mercado Modelo.
Department store in the city center.
A shopping center.
A large shopping mall.
Budget 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! Mid-range 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. Also great Lomo. Splurge
Great restaurant with a good selection of Ceviche specialities.
Budget Mid-range Splurge
Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town.
Great restaurant with fresh Ceviche specialities.
The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach.
Transportes Linea December 2020 has hourly buses to Trujillo (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). Movil Tours are good value to Chachapoyas & Tarapoto.
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Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Chiclayo: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 220 V · 60 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Peruvian Sol
PEN · S/.
- Languages
- Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
- Calling code
- +51
- Meal, casual restaurantPEN 45.00≈ $13.00
- CappuccinoPEN 11.00≈ $3.10
- Beer (0.5 l)PEN 16.00≈ $4.60
- Bottled water (1.5 l)PEN 5.10≈ $1.40
- Taxi, 5 kmPEN 32.00≈ $8.90
- Public transport ticketPEN 5.90≈ $1.70
- Mid-range hotel, per nightPEN 380≈ $105
Estimated from Peru’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 54% of US levels.
- Nov 1All Saints Day
- Dec 8Immaculate Conception
- Dec 9Battle of Ayacucho
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
10 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.3 (2007).
How to get to Chiclayo
Nearest airports
- CIXCapitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International AirportChiclayo4 km
- CJAMayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCajamarca156 km
- TRUCapitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTrujillo168 km
- JAEShumba AirportJaén177 km
- PIUPAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International AirportPiura193 km
- CHHChachapoyas AirportChachapoyas230 km
Distances
- Lima663 km 11 h 30 · 1 h 30
- Callao659 km 11 h 25 · 1 h 30
- Arequipa1,402 km 24 h 18 · 2 h 27
- Trujillo175 km 3 h 02
- Piura198 km 3 h 26
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Hotels in Chiclayo
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chiclayo?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Chiclayo is January–December.
What is the weather like in Chiclayo in October?
In October, Chiclayo averages a high of 24°C (76°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F), with 2 mm of rain on about 1 days.
How warm is the sea in Chiclayo?
The sea is warmest in February (about 22°C (71°F)). Swimming season: February–March.
What is the rainiest month in Chiclayo?
March, with rain on about 2 days.
What is the nearest airport to Chiclayo?
Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport (CIX), about 4 km away.
What power plugs are used in Peru?
Plug types A, B, C, 220 V.
What currency is used in Peru?
Peruvian Sol (PEN).
What is the emergency number in Peru?
105.
Is Peru safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country.
When is Chiclayo most crowded?
The busiest months are July.
When is Chiclayo least crowded?
The quietest months are January, March–May, and November.
When is the best time to visit Chiclayo without the crowds?
October–June: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Chiclayo in?
America/Lima (UTC-5).
What is the population of Chiclayo?
About 609,400.