Chimbote

Chimbote is a city on the Northern Coast of Peru.

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.

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).

• Hotel Chimu (Ex Tourist Hotel), on the Plaza 28 de Julio, near the boardwalk, www.hudsonhotel.com. 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.

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 Cañon_del_ Pato & Caraz at 8am with Turismo Huaraz, or via Casma & Callán 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 Cañon del Pato to Huaraz in the day with TurismoHuaraz.