Plaza de Armas & Chiclayo Cathedral
Plaza de Armas y Catedral de Chiclayo
The city's central square, framed by a neoclassical cathedral and the city hall, and the starting point for exploring the city on foot.
This is Chiclayo's central square. The Cathedral of Chiclayo on the east side was built in the late 19th century and has a neoclassical facade. Pope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost) once served as bishop of the diocese, which has drawn growing numbers of pilgrims in recent years. Around the square are the city hall, shopping streets and snack stalls, and locals gather here in the evening, making it lively. From here it is about a 10-minute walk south to the Paseo de las Musas.
Opening hours
Square open all day; church approx. 07:00–12:00, 16:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Mercado Modelo
- Paseo de las Musas
- Huaca Ventarrón
- Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
- Brüning National Archaeological Museum
- Lambayeque Historic Center & Casa de la Logia
- Monsefú
- Pimentel Beach & Pier