The 13 Best Day Trips from Chimbote
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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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.
Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Chimbote
- 1
Trujillo, Peru
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-west of ChimboteKnown for La gallera el Carmen.
- 2
Huaraz, Peru
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km south-east of Chimbote - 3
Centenario, Peru
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km south-east of Chimbote - 4
Laredo, Peru
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north of Chimbote - 5
Santiago de Cao, Peru
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-west of Chimbote - 6
Virú, Peru
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north of Chimbote - 7
Huarmey, Peru
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-east of Chimbote - 8
Chicama, Peru
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car150 km north-west of Chimbote - 9
Caraz, Peru
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car86 km east of Chimbote - 10
Otuzco, Peru
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north of Chimbote - 11
Salaverry, Peru
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-west of Chimbote - 12
Quiruvilca, Peru
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north of Chimbote - 13
Yauya, Peru
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km east of Chimbote
A sample day: Chimbote to Trujillo
- 07:30Leave Chimbote
- 09:20Arrive in Trujillo (1 hr 50 min drive)
- 09:35La gallera el Carmen
- 11:35Lunch
- 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Trujillo
- 15:20Head back to Chimbote
- 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.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Chimbote?
- For a weekend away from Chimbote, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Chicama (150 km, 2 hr 20 min), Yauya (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Santiago de Cao (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Quiruvilca (131 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- 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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