Chimbote
Peru's largest fishing port after Callao, Chimbote sits on Ferrol Bay in the Ancash Region and has built a seafood-focused food scene around its catch — ceviche and the local causa chimbotana are the dishes to seek out. The city centre has a walkable concentration of cafés and restaurants, and the bay and Pacific coast are within easy reach on foot. Chimbote also serves as a transit point for the Santa River valley and the wider Peruvian north coast.
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- Population316,966
- Nearest water from center 4.2 km2.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.3 km2.1 mi
Nearest airports
Chimbote: quick answers
Where is Chimbote?
Chimbote is in Peru, about 117 km73 miles in a straight line from Trujillo.
How do you get to Chimbote?
The nearest airport is Chimbote (CHM), about 34 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Chimbote?
The warmest month is February, averaging 23°C74°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 17°C62°F. The wettest month is March, with about 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Chimbote?
OpenStreetMap lists 49 restaurants, 3 cafés and 16 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.