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Chimbote

Chimbote is a city in Ancash district, Peru of about 316,966 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit: 59 churches, 28 beaches & coast and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Blanca, Pañamarca and Museo Punkuri.

9.0853° S, 78.5783° WPop. 316,966

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Within 30 km155 places
Within 50 km158
Must-see10
Notable28
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Blanca, river spot near Chimbote
Must-see

Blanca

River spot · 6 km

Pañamarca, heritage site near Chimbote
Must-see

Pañamarca

Heritage site · 33 km

Must-see

Museo Punkuri

Museum · 39 km

Places near Chimbote by type

All 185 places by distance →

One day from Chimbote

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:53 pm

95 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Chimbote
  2. Coishco Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cerro de la Pazviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Blancariver spot · 1 hrs
  5. Chimbote Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Pañamarcaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Chimbote
Today’s loopChimboteStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chimbote?

Blanca (river spot, about 6 km), Cerro de la Paz (viewpoint, about 6 km), Chimbote Bay (beach, about 9 km), Coishco Bay (beach, about 12 km), Pañamarca (heritage site, about 33 km), La Garganta del Diablo (cave, about 15 km).

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

158 places on Spotwander: 59 churches, 28 beaches & coast, 14 forts & heritage, 21 parks, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Chimbote?

Iglesia Bautista de Chimbote, about 1 km by road; Escuela Dominical (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Chimbote?

Balneario Tortugas, about 2 km by road; APT "Olitas del Mar" (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chimbote?

Start in Chimbote, visit Coishco Bay, then Cerro de la Paz, then Blanca, then Chimbote Bay, then Pañamarca, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.