Lambayeque
Founded in 1553 as San Pedro de Lambayeque, this coastal town in northern Peru is home to two of the country's most significant museums: the Royal Tombs Museum and the Brüning Museum. A short distance from Chiclayo, it also serves as the seat of the region's main public university, making it a cultural and educational hub for the department.
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- Population43,710
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.4 km0.9 mi
Nearest airports
Lambayeque: quick answers
Where is Lambayeque?
Lambayeque is in Peru.
How do you get to Lambayeque?
The nearest airport is Chiclayo (CIX), about 31 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Lambayeque?
The warmest month is February, averaging 26°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 19°C66°F. The wettest month is March, with about 84 mm3.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Lambayeque?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 7 restaurants, 3 cafés and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.