Fun facts about Chiclayo
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The name 'Chiclayo' appears documented in the Mochica language as 'Cɥiclaiæp' in a grammar book from the mid-17th century.
Chiclayo
Peru
Chiclayo is the principal city and capital of the Lambayeque region and Chiclayo Province in northern Peru. It is located 13 km (8.1 mi) from the Pacific coast, 208 km (129 mi) from the city of Trujillo, and 770 km (480 mi) from the country's capital, Lima.
From the “Etymology and toponymy” section
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Chiclayo is known as the 'Ciudad de la Amistad' ('City of Friendship') and 'Perla del Norte' ('Pearl of the North') of Peru.
Chiclayo
Peru
Chiclayo is the principal city and capital of the Lambayeque region and Chiclayo Province in northern Peru. It is located 13 km (8.1 mi) from the Pacific coast, 208 km (129 mi) from the city of Trujillo, and 770 km (480 mi) from the country's capital, Lima.
From the “History” section
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Chiclayo has a warm and very dry desert climate, resembling a subtropical climate due to strong winds called 'cyclones'.
Chiclayo
Peru
Chiclayo is the principal city and capital of the Lambayeque region and Chiclayo Province in northern Peru. It is located 13 km (8.1 mi) from the Pacific coast, 208 km (129 mi) from the city of Trujillo, and 770 km (480 mi) from the country's capital, Lima.
From the “Geography” section
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Chiclayo is home to the Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum, which is considered one of the best museums in Peru.
Chiclayo
Peru
Chiclayo is the principal city and capital of the Lambayeque region and Chiclayo Province in northern Peru. It is located 13 km (8.1 mi) from the Pacific coast, 208 km (129 mi) from the city of Trujillo, and 770 km (480 mi) from the country's capital, Lima.
From the “Education and culture” section
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Chiclayo is twinned with Banfield, Argentina, and Cuenca, Ecuador.
Chiclayo
Peru
Chiclayo is the principal city and capital of the Lambayeque region and Chiclayo Province in northern Peru. It is located 13 km (8.1 mi) from the Pacific coast, 208 km (129 mi) from the city of Trujillo, and 770 km (480 mi) from the country's capital, Lima.
From the “Twin towns – sister cities” section
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