Chiclayo

Discover the Charm of Chiclayo – The City of Friendship!

Planning to travel to Peru? Don’t miss the vibrant and welcoming city of Chiclayo, famously known as La Ciudad de la Amistad – The City of Friendship – where the warmth of its people and the richness of its culture create an unforgettable experience.

This northern jewel is a hidden treasure on many Peru tours, offering a perfect blend of ancient history, modern culture, and delicious cuisine. Walk through world-class museums like the Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum, home to the dazzling treasures of the Lord of Sipán – often called the Tutankhamun of the Americas .

As part of your trips to Peru, step into the world of the ancient Moche and Lambayeque civilizations. Explore sacred pyramids, mysterious archaeological sites, and peaceful ecological reserves that whisper stories from thousands of years ago.

Whether you’re combining Chiclayo with Machu Picchu tours, classic Cusco Peru tours, or embarking on a complete Peru vacation package, this destination will ignite your imagination and deepen your connection to Peru’s ancient soul.

Visit Peru with intention — discover places beyond the ordinary. Let Chiclayo surprise you with its spirit, stories, and smiles.

Your next adventure starts here. Answer the call of Chiclayo — it’s time to explore Peru like never before!

Chiclayo

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Top tourist attractions

  • Royal Tombs of Sipán: It is the most famous exhibition of the rich heritage of this department.
  • Brünning National Archaeological Museum: It exhibits more than 1,400 pieces of the Chavín, Cajamarca, Moche, and Lambayeque cultures, among others.
  • Sicán National Museum: It has the largest collection of gold objects in Peru.
  • Túcume, the Valley of the Pyramids: Consisting of 26 monumental adobe buildings.
  • Monsefú, City of Flowers: A beautiful plantation of flowers that predominated in their fields. 
  • Shamanism and Curanderos: They are located in the city of Túcume
  • Espesado: It's a dungeon made of tender corn. The Sipán lord used to eat this dish, according to Dr. Walter Alva.
  • Chinguirito: Made with dried and shredded guitarfish, prepared with lemon, salt, pepper and onion. Served with yucca, sweet potatoes or toasted corn.
  • Manta ray omelet: Made of eggs with dried, shredded, salted manta raya, prepared with Chinese onion and minced yellow aji.
  • Chirimpico: It’s goat/lamb offal made with tail onion, minced cilantro, green aji and aged chicha. 
  • Seco de cabrito: Chopped pieces of goat meat marinated in aged chicha de jora (Jora bean beer), cilantro, well chopped Loche pumpkin, garlic and yellow aji.  
  • King Kong Sweet: Traditional dessert like a giant caramel cookie ("alfajor"), made from fresh milk. In its early days it was handmade prepared.
  • March 14: Señor Cautivo de Monsefú. The locals dress in their best typical costumes.
  • March 19: San José festivity The people of the rice valley in Chiclayo organize ceremonies and celebrations.
  • April 18: Anniversary of the Founding of Chiclayo.
  • April 25: Señor de la Justicia. This date is celebrated with devotion in Ferreñafe 
  • Last Week of June. Lemon Festival celebrated in Olmos district.
  • July 22: Divino Niño de Milagro. Festivity that takes place in Eten with religious, folkloric and cultural celebrations.
  • Last Week of July. Fair of Monsefú where beautiful crafts are shown.
  • First Week of August. Cruz de Chalpón. Patronal festivity with religious activities and popular celebrations.

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