Visit Chiclayo, Peru
Chiclayo is Peru's fourth largest city and makes a good base for exploring some of the most important and recent archaeological discoveries in Peru.
With a population of over 630,000, Chiclayo is Peru's fourth largest city and is also one of the country's fastest growing cities.
Although the city is rather unattractive and has little to see of historical interest, it is vibrant and thriving with good opportunities to meet Peruvians. Residents of the city call the town the Peruvian capital of friendship.
Chiclayo is now the base to explore some of the most important and recent archaeological discoveries in Peru such as the Royal Tombs of Sipan, the Tucume pyramids and associated museums. Despite its blandness (plus the occasional whiff of fishmeal in the air), the city offers good hotels and services.