ancient ruins
Chan Chan
The largest pre-Columbian city in South America, a massive adobe metropolis built by the Chimú civilization on Peru's northern coast.
35 km · about 40 min drive
La Libertad, Peru · South America
Poroto sits on the route: 10 minutes from Simbal, 35km from Chan Chan.
Poroto is a town located in La Libertad, Peru. With a population of 753, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Poroto 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 Poroto to your route.
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Poroto is located in La Libertad, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -8.0114 latitude, -78.7679 longitude.
Poroto has a population of approximately 753 people, making it a town in Peru.
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ancient ruins
The largest pre-Columbian city in South America, a massive adobe metropolis built by the Chimú civilization on Peru's northern coast.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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