'''Chimbote''' is a city on the Northern Coast of Peru.

Get in

Chimbote has a modern bus 'Terminal Terrestre' 5km south of the city. The best lines from Lima are Linea, Cruz del Sur and CIVA, with reclining seats and clean services. A cheaper option is Tres Estrellas.

Get around

It is not necessary to leave the 'Terminal Terrestre' to change buses. You need a taxi if you have to go into the City (US$2).

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  • '''Hotel Chimu''' (Ex Tourist Hotel), on the Plaza 28 de Julio, near the boardwalk, [http://www.hudsonhotel.com/hudson_hotel_cafeteria.asp]. The best hotel in town, it costs around US$60 a night.
  • '''Hotel Antonio's''', 7th block of Av. Bolognesi.
  • '''Hotel Felipe''', located on Pardo in front of the Plaza de Armas.
  • Get out

    Chimbote has a modern bus 'Terminal Terrestre' 5km south of the city. There are frequent buses north & south along the Panamerican Highway. Day buses go to Huaraz via the spectacular Canon_del_ Pato & Caraz at 8am with Turismo Huaraz, or via Casma & Callan Pass, & mainly night buses go via the paved road to Pativilca. You can catch a 6am Transportes Linea bus from Trujillo to catch the 8am bus from Chimbote up the spectacular Canon del Pato to Huaraz in the day with TurismoHuaraz.