Chanquillo
Casma, Peru UNESCO World Heritage Site
Chanquillo is an archaeological site and astronomical observatory that forms part of the Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a piece of the cultural heritage of Peru.
Planning a visit
The site is located 308 km from Lima. Travelers can reach the area via FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport in Chimbote, which is 55 km away, or via Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport in Trujillo, located 190 km from the site.
Between January and March, the weather is warmer with daily highs of 25 °C, though these months also see the most rain, averaging about 5 to 7 rainy days per month. From June to September, temperatures are cooler with daily highs around 21 °C to 22 °C and minimal rainfall. Chanquillo is one of the 24 sights of Peru looked up on English Wikipedia and ranks 16th among the country's sights for popularity on the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 16 | 25 | 24 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
