Historic site · Peru
Chan Chan
Pre-Columbian city in South America
About Chan Chan
Chan Chan, sometimes called Chimor, was the capital city of the Chimor kingdom, a pre-Columbian era culture in South America. The city is now an archeological site in the department of La Libertad five kilometers (3.1 mi) west of Trujillo, Peru. Chan Chan is located in the mouth of the Moche Valley and was the capital of the historical empire of the Chimor from 900 to 1470, when they were defeated and incorporated into the Inca Empire. Chimor, a conquest state, developed from the Chimú culture that established itself along the Peruvian coast around 900 CE. Chan Chan is in a particularly arid section of the coastal desert of northern Peru.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: April – January
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Chan Chan
Where is Chan Chan?
Chan Chan is in Peru. The nearest city is Trujillo, about 5 km away.
When is the best time to visit Chan Chan?
The most comfortable months to visit Chan Chan are April – January: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
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