coastal drive
Serpentín de Pasamayo
Notorious 22 km stretch of the Panamericana Norte snaking along sheer sand cliffs above the Pacific between Ancón and Chancay, often wrapped in coastal fog.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Lima region, Peru · South America
Chancay is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Aucallama, 10km from Serpentín de Pasamayo.
Chancay is a town located in Lima region, Peru. With a population of 26,958, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Chancay sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chancay to your route.
Chancay is a small city located 78 km (48 mi) north of Lima. Its population is 63,378. The Chancay culture was a pre-Columbian archaeological culture, later part of the Inca Empire.
The small city is the site of the Chancay Mega-port, a deep water port built by China as part of its Belt and Road Initiative. The portRead more
began operations in November 2024, speeding shipment of resources from Peru to China.
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Chancay is located in Lima region, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -11.5714 latitude, -77.2672 longitude.
Chancay has a population of approximately 26,958 people, making it a town in Peru.
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3 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
Notorious 22 km stretch of the Panamericana Norte snaking along sheer sand cliffs above the Pacific between Ancón and Chancay, often wrapped in coastal fog.
10 km · about 20 min drive
restaurant
A Lima sangucheria institution since 1960, famous for the pan con chicharron: fried pork belly with sweet potato and salsa criolla, eaten standing at the counter.
59 km · about 70 min drive
museum
A stunning pre-Columbian art museum in a beautiful 18th-century viceregal mansion, showcasing 5,000 years of Peruvian history.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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