Lambayeque
Peru · LambayequePE
City in Lambayeque, Peru
Lambayeque is a city on the coast of northern Peru and capital of the homonymous district and province in the department of Lambayeque. It is located 4.7 km from the city of Chiclayo and 13 km from the Pacific Ocean. It is an important cultural and educational center of the department as it houses some of the most important museums in the country, such as the Royal Tombs Museum and the Brüning Museum. It was founded in 1553 under the name of San Pedro de Lambayeque by order of the Viceroy Conde de Nieva.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 58,276
- Coordinates
- -6.701, -79.906
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 18 m
Overview of Lambayeque
Lambayeque is a medium-sized town in Lambayeque, Peru. The headcount is close to 58,276. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect culture, nature and adventure to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Lambayeque
Culture in Lambayeque
(5)The culture shortlist for Lambayeque: Art Galleries, Fountains, Monuments, Museums and Statues. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Lambayeque. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Lambayeque
(2)Nature in Lambayeque covers Countryside and Desert. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Lambayeque's own activity tags.
Adventure in Lambayeque
(1)Adventure lovers get Shooting Ranges. All of it is drawn from Lambayeque's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Lambayeque
(1)The nightlife shortlist for Lambayeque: Festival. All of it is drawn from Lambayeque's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Lambayeque
(1)Lambayeque records Food under shopping. All of it is drawn from Lambayeque's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Lambayeque
(1)Looking for sports? Lambayeque has Slopes. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Lambayeque's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Lambayeque
(1)On the water sports side, Lambayeque offers Swimming. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Lambayeque. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Lambayeque
(1)Wellness in Lambayeque covers Farms. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Lambayeque's own activity tags.
More to do in Lambayeque
(1)Our data lists Secret as other activities options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Lambayeque's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Lambayeque
Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Lambayeque; once there, walking covers most of Lambayeque. The local time zone is America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Lambayeque that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lambayeque known for?
- Lambayeque is mainly a destination for culture, nature and adventure, set in Lambayeque, Peru with around 58,276 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Lambayeque?
- You can plan around Art Galleries, Fountains, Monuments, Museums and Statues in Lambayeque. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Lambayeque?
- Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Lambayeque located?
- Administratively, Lambayeque sits in Lambayeque, Peru — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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