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.
50 km · about 55 min drive
La Libertad, Peru · South America
Virú sits on the route: 15 minutes from Victor Raul, 50km from Chan Chan.
Virú is a town located in La Libertad, Peru. With a population of 20,774, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Virú 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 Virú to your route.
Virú is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the province Virú in the region La Libertad. This town is located 48 km south of Trujillo city and is primarily an agricultural center in the Viru Valley.
In the 1960s, around 850 families lived in the town. Around 60% of the population worked in agriculture while theRead more
remaining 40% worked in shops and services. The town had a movie theater, a hospital and a secondary school.
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Virú is located in La Libertad, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -8.4155 latitude, -78.7520 longitude.
Virú has a population of approximately 20,774 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.
50 km · about 55 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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