About
Surf, whales, and sunsets await in this chill peruvian beach town.
Why go
- Days revolve around sunlight, warm water, and slow coastal living
- Beautiful, hot and sunny beaches with great waves
- The place i felt the least like a tourist in peru
Must try
- Go surfing/take surf lessons
- Go whale watching (jul-oct)
- Swim with turtles
- Try ceviche
- Sunset happy hour piscos on the beach
Pro tips
- Take a mangrove tour at Santuario Nacional Manglares de Tumbes
- Visit Zorritos mud baths
- Visit Poza de Barro's hot springs & mud baths
- Take night buses from lima (16-18h)
- Nearest airport is piura, approx. 2.5h away
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