| Bus Operator | First Bus | Last Bus | Duration | |
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| America Express | 11:30 | 19:45 | 4 hrs 30 mins |
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Trujillo was founded in 1534 by Diego de Almagro, under the name “Villa of Truxillo”. With the passing of time Trujillo would consolidate as one of the most important cities of the Peruvian viceroyalty, for being an administrative and commercial center, essential for the colonial system. During the independence period, Trujillo had a relevant role on Peru’s Independence, what gave the surname of “Ciudad Benemérita y Fidelísima a la Patria” (“Meritorious city and Faithful to the Homeland”). Besides that, it was the first city to break free from Spain. During the 19th century, and later that the Moche and Chicama valleys emerged as settlements of the sugar industry and the economy grew, new residents came to the city; mostly were european immigrants, what contributed to the development of a local esthetic, since the constructions took breathing from the neoclassical style.
It was a settlement city of different cultures as moche, wari, recuay, chimu and inca, in different historical periods. It’s believed that the name comes from the words “muchic, chin and pot”, that put together mean “closed port”. On the begining of the 20th century, the district of Chimbote is created, later that the city had grown during the 19th century, due to the port and commercial activities. The already named Puerto Mayor reached the position of biggest production fishing port of the world on the middle of the 20th century. Even nowadays Chimbote stands out for being the seat of the fishing and iron and steel industries of Peru.
The climate in Chimbote is dry. Its average annual temperature can vary between 15 ° C to 24 ° C. Summer is characterized by being short and hot, while the winters in this town are cloudy and cool.
The city of Chimbote has hotels for all tastes, from hotels where you can go alone, as a couple, and even as a family. This town can offer you different accommodations that can cover all your interests and please all your comforts, be it fun, tranquility or business.
The gastronomy of Chimbote has a lot of versatilit. Its main attraction is the seafood that attracts most tourists thanks to its incredible ceviches, causa and different broths, they also have delicious meats and wines for tasting.
● Cerro de la Juventud: A place where you can climb the mountain to appreciate the beautiful view of the bay, as well as feel the fresh air.
● Museum of San Pedrito Pescador: This museum is a tourist site in the city that was reconditioned into an old fishing boat by the Archbishop of Chimbote.
● Hornillos Waterfall: This beautiful area on the outskirts of Chimbote is ideal to spend a different time and be able to swim in freshwaters. After a two-hour trip from Chimbote and a short walk, you will be able to admire the incredible waterfall surrounded by extensive vegetation.
● Malecón Grau: Being one of the most recognized tourist places in Chimbote, the Malecón Grau is a mandatory stop for all tourists, with large spaces for walking and resting. The boardwalk has a monument to Grau, as well as a beautiful view of the bay with well-kept green areas. It also has parking.
● Isla Blanca: Being a fishing town, Chimbote could not miss a place to appreciate nature. The White Island is located northwest of the city and its name is due to the guano of the birds that inhabit the island, where you can see seagulls and pelicans from the safety of your boat.
● January 25th: Festival of the Virgin of La Candelaria in Puno.
● June 1st: Civic Week of Nuevo Chimbote.
● Month of June: San Pedrito Patronal Festival.
To be able to move around the city of Chimbote there are two options that are the most common among the population: public transport, which are buses with different routes or taxi, a private and independent service.
● Public bus: This transport system in the city is the most frequent, not only because of its frequency and popularity but also because it encompasses different places in the city with its multiple routes and stops. In addition, it is quite inexpensive, the rate per route does not amount to more than S/. 3.00 per person.
● Taxi: With regard to taxis, this is an independent service provided by a local citizen, which will charge you depending on the distance traveled. Although it is much faster and safer, the charge for this transport service can exceed S /. 8.00, which you can request through the application or directly on the street.
Chimbote by bus: Traveling to Chimbote from Trujillo is pretty easy, as the cities are close to each other. The approximate travel time is 2 hours.
The gastronomy in Chimbote is unique, that's why you should try these dishes:
- The ceviche
- The fish cause
- The juicy
- Jeta broth
Typical Chimbote purchases include:
- Crafts of all kinds.
- Goldsmithing.
- Marine products.
● America Express
● Civa
● Excluciva
Chimbote limits to the north with the districts of Santa and Coishco and from the north of the Santa River, with the department of La Libertad (districts of Chao and Guadalupito, province of Virú); to the east it borders the districts of Macate and Cáceres in Peru and to the south with the district of Nuevo Chimbote. It was created on December 6, 1906 and is the ninth most populous city in Peru. According to official census results, it has a population of 425,367.
Chimbote is a beautiful city that adapts to all tastes. With an extensive amount of accommodation, you can go alone, as a couple or family, enjoying great gastronomy and entertainment. In addition to giving you a close encounter with nature.
You can book a bus of your choice to any destination in Peru by logging on to the official website of redBus which is redbus.pe/en/ . The site is user-friendly and you can book your bus ticket in a matter of minutes.
You can either visit the terminal and go the booth belonging to the bus operator of your choice, wait in line, select a seat, and book your ticket. If you’d rather not do that, you can visit redbus.pe/en/ and book your seat within 5 minutes.
There are two main scenarios that you might fall into when you have to board a bus. Now, if your boarding point is at any terminal in redbus.pe/en/ , passengers will have to take a print out of the bus ticket that has been sent to the email in a PDF format. The second scenario is when your boarding point is a bus stop and not a terminal. In this case, you will receive an M-ticket that you will have to produce before boarding your bus. If the operator does not provide an M-Ticket, you will have to take a printout of the ticket (PDF) that has been sent to the registered email ID that you have used to book the bus ticket on the redBus website. Some operators might levy a charge if these conditions are not followed.
Yes, you can. But this feature is limited to only a few bus operators in Peru. Look for the reschedule icon before booking your ticket.
There are a number of different modes of payment offered to customers. Customers can either pay by credit card, debit card, or they can select any of the banks listed when you click the “FPX (Peru Online Bank Transfer).