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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
La Libertad, Peru · South America
Santiago de Cao is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Chicama, 24km from Chan Chan.
Santiago de Cao is a town located in La Libertad, Peru. With a population of 21,982, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Santiago de Cao 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 Santiago de Cao to your route.
Santiago de Cao is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the district Santiago de Cao of Ascope Province in the region La Libertad. This town is located some 33 km northwest of Trujillo city in the agricultural Chicama Valley.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Santiago de Cao.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Santiago de Cao.
Santiago de Cao offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Santiago de Cao with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Santiago de Cao as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Santiago de Cao is located in La Libertad, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -7.9589 latitude, -79.2392 longitude.
Santiago de Cao has a population of approximately 21,982 people, making it a town in Peru.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Santiago de Cao as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Santiago de Cao. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
1 notable place within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
The largest pre-Columbian city in South America, a massive adobe metropolis built by the Chimú civilization on Peru's northern coast.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
Other places to explore near Santiago de Cao.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning