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Chiclayo, Commercial city in Lambayeque region, Peru

Located 475 miles northwest of Lima, Chiclayo extends across three main districts with numerous parks, gardens, and a central marketplace.

Spanish explorers established Santa María de los Valles de Chiclayo in the 16th century, and the settlement received official city status in 1835.

The Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum preserves artifacts from ancient civilizations, displaying the heritage of pre-Columbian cultures from northern Peru.

The FAP Captain José Abelardo Quiñones González International Airport connects Chiclayo with multiple domestic and international destinations.

Twenty-six pre-Columbian pyramids form the archaeological complex of Tucume, representing the architectural achievements of ancient Peruvian civilizations.

Location: Lambayeque Department

Inception: 1835

Elevation above the sea: 27 m

GPS coordinates: -6.77161,-79.83872

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:19

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