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Because of its location, the Pacific Coast north of Lima does not get as many visitors as the rest of the country — it is simply too far away from Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. This is a pity, however, as the northern coast has much to offer the visitor.

Trujillo on the Pacific coast is one of Peru's largest cities with a population of 650,000, and is great as a launching point to visit Chan Chan.

Chan Chan, 5 km (3 mi) west of Trujillo, was the largest pre-Columbian city in South America as the capital of the Chimu kingdom around 1300 AD. Some archaeologists believe it was the largest adobe city ever.

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