Day trip from Cajamarca to Chiclayo
Chiclayo lies 156 km (97 mi) west of Cajamarca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 156 km (97 mi) apart, Chiclayo is a realistic day trip from Cajamarca: about 2 h 32 min each way by road.
| Cajamarca | Chiclayo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 201,329 | 609,400 |
| Elevation | 2,684 m (8,806 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 04135–21400 | 14001–16440 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Chiclayo
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Staying in Chiclayo
Our booking partner lists 131 places to stay in Chiclayo. Of the 84 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (50). Across 24 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 10,332 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Chiclayo
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Common questions
How far is Chiclayo from Cajamarca?
156 km (97 mi) in a straight line, west of Cajamarca; by road roughly 190 km (118 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cajamarca to Chiclayo by road?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cajamarca and Chiclayo?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
Where can I stay in Chiclayo?
Our booking partner lists 131 places to stay in Chiclayo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.