Chimbote

Peru
Chimbote, Peru
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Peru's largest fishing port after Callao, Chimbote sits on Ferrol Bay in the Ancash Region and has built a seafood-focused food scene around its catch — ceviche and the local causa chimbotana are the dishes to seek out. The city centre has a walkable concentration of cafés and restaurants, and the bay and Pacific coast are within easy reach on foot. Chimbote also serves as a transit point for the Santa River valley and the wider Peruvian north coast.

  • Population316,966
  • Nearest water from center4.2 km
  • Nearest mountain from center3.3 km