Chiclayo Tourist Information and Tourism

The northern coastline of Peru is home to many wonderful attractions, such as the city of Chiclayo and its tremendous tourism offerings. Founded during the 16th century by a group of Spanish missionaries, Chiclayo quickly outgrew the neighbouring towns within the Lambayeque Region, becoming something of a bustling Peruvian metropolis.

The popularity of Chiclayo is further boosted by its proximity to a series of surrounding ancient towns and sites of archaeological interest, relating to past Chimu and Moche civilisations. Also of note is the Mercado Modelo, a fascinating flea market boasting a maze of stalls, where it is possible to buy almost anything, within reason.

Nearby, the Plaza de Armas stands in the centre of Chiclayo and is flanked by many grand buildings. A handy tourism booth is situated on the Plaza de Armas, while only a matter of blocks away and to the east, the Centro de Informacion Turistico (Tourist Information Centre) is to be found along the Saenz Pena and off the Vicente de la Vega.

about Lambayeque

Kingdom of Powerful Lords

Here, in the desert and the sweltering valleys, lie important archaeological remains, such as pyramids and administrative centers. This is the land of the kings that ruled the north of Peru centuries ago, one of whom has returned from the past: the Lord of Sipán. There are also other significant archaeological sites to explore, such as Sicán, Túcume and Chotuna, as well as state-of-the-art museums with priceless collections.