Chicama
Peru · La LibertadPE
Town in La Libertad, Peru
Chicama is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the district of Chicama of Ascope Province in the region La Libertad. This town is located beside the Pan-American Highway some 33 km north of Trujillo city in the agricultural Chicama Valley.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,692
- Coordinates
- -7.845, -79.147
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 150 m
Overview of Chicama
In La Libertad, Peru, Chicama stands out as a village. The population is roughly 5,692. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for water sports, adventure and culture.
Things to do in Chicama
Water Sports in Chicama
(11)The water sports shortlist for Chicama: Bodyboard, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Paddle and Paddleboarding. It is a direct read of Chicama's activity profile. Altogether 11 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Chicama
(2)Chicama records Adventure and Adventure Parks under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Chicama is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Chicama
(1)Chicama's culture entries include Mines. It is a direct read of Chicama's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nature in Chicama
(1)Our data lists Beaches as nature options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Chicama.
Nightlife in Chicama
(1)The nightlife shortlist for Chicama: Music. Everything listed here comes from what Chicama is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Chicama
(1)For sports, expect Hunting. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Chicama.
More to do in Chicama
(1)Under other activities, Chicama is tagged with Fishing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Chicama.
Best time to visit Chicama
Plan water days for December to March. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April.
Getting there & around
Access Chicama through a larger town in La Libertad; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Chicama that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chicama known for?
- Chicama is mainly a destination for water sports, adventure and culture, set in La Libertad, Peru with around 5,692 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Chicama?
- You can plan around Bodyboard, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Paddle and Paddleboarding in Chicama. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Chicama?
- Plan water days for December to March. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April.
- Where is Chicama located?
- Administratively, Chicama sits in La Libertad, Peru — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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