Travel Peru – Piura

PIURA
Piura department
Piura province
Location 5 ° 12’0 «S 80 ° 37’60» O / -5.2, -80.63333
Latitude 05º 12 ‘
Altitude 80 ° 38 ‘
Length 29 m
Distance 173 km from Lima
1532 Foundation
Population 450,363 inhabitants (2007 census)

ACCESS ROADS
If you travel by car, they are approximately 13 hours. If you do travel by bus, then it takes a few more hours. Every day, several bus lines depart bound for Piura: usually make a day trip and one night
1,035 km from Lima
Arid climate and the average maximum temperature is 31.2 c and 17.7 c minimum in summer rains quite often especially when the child presents
From lima 13 h
1 hour flight from Lima .15
40 min from Trujillo
30 min from Chiclayo
Barren and warm climate the maximum temperature is 31.2 ° C and minimum 17.7 ° C in summer rains quite often especially when the child presents current
PIURA. Piura appears at km 978 of the Panamericana,
Finally, the Chira River valley .of like an oasis after many kilometers of a barren but beautiful desert, ‘horn is the Sechura Piura is the promise of fertile. Cotton fields and rice, is the land of storekeeper and chicha, good food and sun The city, with more than three of them, one hundred thousand inhabitants, shows its colonial heritage is pride. The birthplace of Miguel Grau, one of our most beloved heroes Catacaos are best goldsmiths who work .in filigree gold and silver; and best ceramists in Chulucanas. Deserts, traveled by donkeys and goats are also beautiful. In its ports, beaches and coves all possible varieties of ceviche is prepared. Lovers of water sports will find the delicacies ‘seas for surfing, fishing’ height and diving; In the mountains, he worships the Captive Lord of Ayabaca and is the most famous healers of Peru, as far as visitors from all over the country to heal herself in cons. The list is long, Piura is the fate of all beach lover and good weather you want to make your dream come true. Know it and enjoy it.
PARADE GROUND. It is one of the oldest beautiful places in the country, Spanish court square, surrounded by tamarind trees, Ficus, Croutons, Cucardas, gherkins Pocianas
THE CATHEDRAL .The cathedral of Piura was built in the .colonial time and saved. Paintings by Ignacio Merino, such as San Martin Porras and the Virgin Mary. The high altar is covered with gold country.
GOLD MUSEUM VICUS Municipality of Piura
Located in Sullana Avenue, corner of Huanuco, is the modern infrastructure with more than 2,700 pieces from Vicus culture, among which it is located. The famous collection of Cold gold, which highlights the famous Goddess of Frías and a set of 61 gold objects showing the evolution and technology of ancient northern culture expressions of regional culture, as Chusis, Olleros and Tallan, are also exhibited The hours are Tuesday through Sunday, from ‘-9H to I7h.
HOUSE GRAU .This house belonged to the grandfather of the hero of the Pacific, Admiral Miguel Grau who was born and spent most of life there. Here, you find a valuable collection of historical objects like the room of the naval hero and his cradle newborn, the sword that belonged to Miguel Seminario Jerome photograph of large and lavish parties made- 1906 and a replica of Huáscar monitor, which killed Admiral Grau, admission is free but a donation is requested to enter the visit
Crafts and relaxation
CATACAOS .Ubicada 9 km from Piura, Catacaos is characterized by the ability of its artisans when handling straw, wood, leather, clay, clothes and, especially, gold and silver, with delicate filigree manufacturing. It is also a place famous for its toquilla hats, known in the world as «Panama hats» because they were exported to this country and hence everyone. If you’re hungry, take a tour of the famous picanterías where chicha is drunk-Poto and serves the best of regional cuisine. To reach Catacaos you can take a collective that leave from the bus terminal El Bosque, in Piura
SULLANA .A 29 km of Piura, known as the «city of the guayabera», Sullana is an active town that lives trade with Piura, inland villages and Ecuador. It is populated by coconut groves whose leaves swaying in the wind in the afternoon.
To get there, you can take buses from Piura,
PAITA .Located 50 km from Piura, is the main fishing port and one of the most important during the Viceroyalty. Currently, it owns several houses of the colonial era with large balconies as the home of Muelita Saenz, who was the lover of Simon Bolivar. If you like the dark, in Paita you will enjoy the most beautiful moon across the country. Also, from there you can go to beaches like Yacila and crabs.
Chulucana. A 67 km from Piura, for many, this town owns the best chicherías on the north coast. Chulucanas is the land of the great ceramicists. Among the best known craftsmen are Santodio Peace and Gerásimo Sosa. The best place to buy pottery is La Encantada, on the outskirts of the village. Be sure to try their mangos and lemons. You can get there by bus
COLAN .Located 72 km from Piura, is a beautiful resort in the province of Paita. Its beautiful church San Lucas, built with straw and mud, was first founded by the Spanish in South America. This spa has an excellent hotel infrastructure and restaurants for your convenience and pleasure. To access this place, take a bus to Piura Paita: fare S /. 2.50 and travel time is one hour. Paita to Colan, leaving some combis that charge S /. 2 and the trip takes 15 min.
.A Yacila 74 km. Piura, this fishing village becomes a resort during the summer months. In Yacila, you will appreciate a dream landscape, and if you come in February, will be part of their cheerful carnivals. There you can practice abseiling and sandboarding. If you come in a group, you come to visit Seal Island, an hour and a half of navigation, where you will see sea lions, seagulls and penguins.
To reach this beach, you must first take a bus to Piura Palta:
.A BAYOVAR PENINSULA 105 km of Piura is Bayovar, which has a blue sea full of marine species such as dolphins, turtles and birds. The only way to stay on their beaches is camping, and the only sure way is with a 4×4 truck. Turn off at the km 886 of the Panamericana north and from there, through 65 km of land. The end of that road, activate the double traction to head up the coast to the south. It is highly recommended Go with a guide or someone who knows the area and go in two vans if one breaks. Bayóvar To enter, you must obtain a permit in the offices of Petroperu in Lima or Piura.
CABO BLANCO .Ubicada 151 km from Piura, is a small beach in the last century was a meeting of great personalities like Marylin Monroe, Nelson Rockefeller, John Wayne and Ernest Hemingway, who spent long periods in their luxury boats, fishing Merlin .
In the north of Cabo Blanco, it is a beach ideal for surfing. To get there, you must take a detour of 12 km from the town of El Alto in the 1,136 km north of the Panamerican Highway. Along the way, you’ll see «wheelies» or «hammers» that were used
.A BODIES 175 km from Piura, this spa has a handmade pier and a cove known as Punta Veleros is located. Its beaches have good waves and abundant coconut trees, which provide shade during the hottest hours. A 6 km south of organs, you will find the beach The Ñuro, highly recommended if you like surfing.
.A MÁNCORA 182 km. north of Piura, is this place for Peruvian fashion looking to escape the winter a paradise of turquoise waters, white sand and vegetation. Because of its location, easy access to nearby beaches, such as organs, 15 km south and Punta Sal 22 km north. To reach any of these beaches, you should take a combi tourist service by the passage. If you prefer to arrive by plane, you can fly to Tumbes and Piura and from there take a taxi that will take you to Máncora At Easter, July 28 and New Year, the influx of tourists increases. If you want to go on those dates, you will have to make reservations for travel and accommodation in advance.
THE POCITAS. Just 2 km from Máncora, this beach owes its name to a rocky .formación that, at low tide, makes some natural pools of warm water, which are used by visitors believe. There you will not only find hotel infrastructure, also rental homes. To get there, you just have to pass the Cabo Blanco Bridge in Máncora and take a detour claimed 2 km. A little more luxurious than those of Máncora, the most beautiful hotels in the north coast are in this place
CATACAOS picanterías .Cata chaos Among the best known is The Chayo in San Francisco Jr., famous for its green tamales and dry chabelo. Mariano Diaz street is El Rancho Sol tasting chaos, a cookhouse with green areas where the main attraction is the Creole round, which includes mashed cassava, dried meat, pork ribs, dry of cabrito with green beans and tamales. Do not forget to ask for chicha or clearly, you serve it in pothos or «cojudito Máncora is the most beautiful of Peru and most services for its easy access and its reputation beach. Sea lovers are installed to live here and they have managed to offer travelers a range of outdoor activities that you can not miss.
SURFING AND KITESURFING. Ask at the hostel Del Wawa Ideal Surfing is between November and February, because that’s when the sea «gets bigger.» Máncora and can get to the pool sweeping riding in one hour, renting them on the beach of Mancora. Organs have the most accessible waves. You can rent boards in many locations in Mancora beach where tables and suits sell, rent equipment and give surfing lessons (table with candle), it is more extreme and more difficult. [/ color] [/ b]
PUDDLE OF MUD. About 11 km east of Mancora, in the Fernández Creek, a natural pool of hot water and medicinal mud will purify and leave you with skin and relaxed grateful heart. You can reach this place constantly riding .The offer in. Beach
FALLS, BOATING AND KAYAC. daily tours to the forest that includes waterfalls horseback riding and bathing in a pool of mud S / is provided. 320 per person. She is also a professional guide and has boating. Created a two-day route through the rainforest Rica Playa, S /. 480 per person. Kayaking They are ideal for bird watching and cost S /. 230 per person per day