La Libertad district, Peru

Places to visit near Chicama

Chicama is a town in La Libertad district, Peru, home to about 14,915 people. Within 50 km by road there are 221 places to visit — 83 churches, 37 forts & heritage, 31 parks and 25 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Complejo Arqueológico El Brujo (24 km), Huaca Prieta (25 km) and Huanchaco Wetlands (30 km).

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Chicama at a glance

Location
La Libertad district, Peru
Population
about 14,915
Coordinates
7.8447° S, 79.1469° W
Places within 50 km
221 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Chicama

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chicama: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Chicama

83 churches within 100 km of Chicama. The closest is Iglesia Nueva de Chiclín (2 km); the best-known is Templo de Trujillo (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chicama

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chicama. The closest is Huaca Pan de Azucar (8 km); the best-known is Complejo Arqueológico El Brujo (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Chicama

31 parks within 100 km of Chicama. The closest is Parque 25 de Diciembre (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Chicama

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Chicama. The closest is Playa El Brujo (14 km); the best-known is Chan Chan (38 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chicama

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chicama. The closest is Cerro Cumbre (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Chicama

9 museums within 100 km of Chicama. The closest is Museo de Chiclín (2 km); the best-known is Museo Huacas de Moche (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Chicama

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 106 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chicama
  2. 24 km Complejo Arqueológico El Brujo · heritage site, La Libertad
  3. 1 km Huaca Prieta · heritage site, La Libertad
  4. 31 km Huanchaco Wetlands · nature spot, La Libertad
  5. 9 km Chan Chan Archaeological Zone · heritage site, La Libertad
  6. 6 km Huaca del Dragón · heritage site, La Libertad
  7. 35 km Back to Chicama

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    Within 15 km of Chicama

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chicama by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8383Iglesia Nueva de Chiclín (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3740Huaca Pan de Azucar (8 km)
    Parks3131Parque 25 de Diciembre (2 km)
    Beaches & coast2526Playa El Brujo (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1314Cerro Cumbre (14 km)
    Museums99Museo de Chiclín (2 km)
    Other attractions89Piscina Roma (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens78Lomas del Cerro Campana Private Conservation Area (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Toma Cartavio (10 km)
    Waterfalls14Catarata de Asnacuyacu (39 km)
    Caves22Cueva (21 km)

    Chicama: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chicama?

    Complejo Arqueológico El Brujo (heritage site, about 24 km), Huaca Prieta (heritage site, about 25 km), Huanchaco Wetlands (nature spot, about 30 km), Huaca del Dragón (heritage site, about 35 km), Chan Chan Archaeological Zone (heritage site, about 37 km), Templo de Trujillo (church, about 38 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chicama?

    221 places on Spotwander: 83 churches, 37 forts & heritage, 31 parks, 25 beaches & coast, 13 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Chicama?

    Iglesia Nueva de Chiclín, about 2 km by road; Iglesia Las Asambleas de Dios (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chicama?

    Huaca Pan de Azucar, about 8 km by road; Huaca Cucurripe (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Chicama?

    Parque 25 de Diciembre, about 2 km by road; Plaza de Armas de Chiclín (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chicama?

    Start in Chicama, visit Complejo Arqueológico El Brujo, then Huaca Prieta, then Huanchaco Wetlands, then Chan Chan Archaeological Zone, then Huaca del Dragón, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chicama?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chicama’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.