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The 13 Best Day Trips from Chimbote

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Chimbote, Peru, led by Trujillo, Huaraz, Centenario. The closest is Virú, about 1 hr 25 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Chimbote at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Trujillo117 km NW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Huaraz127 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Centenario127 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Laredo117 km N1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Santiago de Cao143 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Virú75 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Huarmey121 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Chicama150 km NW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Caraz86 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Otuzco131 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Salaverry104 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Quiruvilca131 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Yauya143 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Chimbote

  1. 1

    Trujillo, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-west of Chimbote3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for La gallera el Carmen.

    Also nearby: Moche, Miramar.

  2. 2

    Huaraz, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km south-east of Chimbote4 hr round trip
  3. 3

    Centenario, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km south-east of Chimbote4 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Laredo, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north of Chimbote3 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Santiago de Cao, Peru

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-west of Chimbote4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Virú, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north of Chimbote2 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Huarmey, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-east of Chimbote3 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Chicama, Peru

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km north-west of Chimbote4 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Caraz, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km east of Chimbote2 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Otuzco, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north of Chimbote4 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Salaverry, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-west of Chimbote3 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Quiruvilca, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north of Chimbote4 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Yauya, Peru

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km east of Chimbote4 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Chimbote to Trujillo

A realistic pace for Trujillo, 117 km from Chimbote. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Chimbote
  2. 09:20Arrive in Trujillo (1 hr 50 min drive)
  3. 09:35La gallera el Carmen
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Trujillo
  6. 15:20Head back to Chimbote
  7. 17:10Home in Chimbote

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Chimbote?
The best day trips from Chimbote are Trujillo, Huaraz, Centenario, Laredo, Santiago de Cao. The closest is Virú, about 1 hr 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Chimbote?
Virú is the closest, 75 km north of Chimbote, roughly 1 hr 25 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Chimbote for a day out?
Trujillo is the largest city in day-trip range, 117 km north-west of Chimbote and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Chimbote?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Chicama at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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