Things to Do in Chiclayo

Chiclayo is home to the Royal Tombs of Sipán, where archaeologists discovered intact Pre-Incan Moche burials in 1987 with more gold artifacts than Tutankhamun's tomb.

The city sits in Peru's Lambayeque Region, known as the archaeological capital of Peru, with dozens of pre-Columbian sites within driving distance.

Chiclayo's historic Plaza de Armas was designed in the 19th century and remains one of Peru's most architecturally significant colonial squares.

The city is a hub for Peruvian witchcraft tourism, with a famous brujo (witch doctor) market where locals and tourists seek traditional remedies and spiritual consultations.

Chiclayo's Mercado Modelo is one of South America's largest open-air markets, sprawling across multiple blocks with everything from fresh produce to traditional crafts.

The region produces some of Peru's best ceviche, and Chiclayo's seafood is considered superior to Lima's by many locals due to fresher Pacific catches.