Places to visit near

Lambayeque

Lambayeque is a town in Lambayeque district, Peru of about 43,710 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit: 66 churches, 26 forts & heritage and 23 parks. The must-see places are Chotuna-Chornancap, Humedales de San José and Catedral de Santa María.

6.7011° S, 79.9061° WPop. 43,710

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Within 30 km143 places
Within 50 km150
Must-see10
Notable27
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Lambayeque

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:18 pm

112 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 Lambayeque
  2. Chotuna-Chornancapheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Humedales de San Josébeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Catedral de Santa Maríachurch · 30 min
  5. Huaca Ventarronheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Piramides de Túcumeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Lambayeque
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lambayeque?

Chotuna-Chornancap (heritage site, about 7 km), Humedales de San José (beach, about 12 km), Catedral de Santa María (church, about 14 km), San Pedro (church, about 1 km), Parque Pascual Saco Oliveros (park, about 1 km), Museo Arqueológico Nacional Brünning (museum, about 1 km).

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

150 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 23 parks, 13 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Lambayeque?

Iglesia Monte Sinaí, about 1 km by road; San Pedro (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Lambayeque?

Huaca San Juan, about 2 km by road; Ex Casa Hacienda Yencala Boggiano (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lambayeque?

Start in Lambayeque, visit Chotuna-Chornancap, then Humedales de San José, then Catedral de Santa María, then Huaca Ventarron, then Piramides de Túcume, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.