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NORTHERN BEACHES: 8 UNMISSABLE SPAS IN TUMBES, PIURA, LAMBAYEQUE AND LA LIBERTAD

Sun, sand and sea! Get to know some of the most beautiful beaches in northern Peru.

The northern beaches not only have a very pleasant climate, lots of sun and beautiful landscapes, they also have an unbeatable gastronomic offer and are perfect for practicing water sports such as surfing, diving or snorkeling.

These are 8 spectacular beaches in the beautiful north of Peru. We’ve included some of the most popular ones and also some hidden gems that are sure to surprise you.

TUMBES:

PUNTA SAL
This beautiful resort is recognized for its fine-grained sand and calm, warm waters. That is why it has become one of the most popular beaches in northern Peru and has quality tourist services. Here you can relax and enjoy the sun or be encouraged to participate in sports and adventure activities such as surfing, motorboating, sport fishing and diving. In addition, throughout the year, you have the possibility of observing the fascinating and harmless whale sharks. Also remember that between the months of July to October you can be part of a boat excursion to spot dolphins and humpback whales.

Punta Sal is located 80 km south of the city of Tumbes (1h 30m by bus).

BOCAPAN BEACH

The beautiful Bocapán beach, located in the Zorritos district, is perfect for rest and relaxation, thanks to its warmth, the tranquility of its waters and its great hotel offering. Upon arrival you will find excellent hotels and restaurants just a few steps from the beach, which will allow you to enjoy without worries or complications. Sunbathe on the sand, enjoy the sea or take a dip in your hotel pool: we guarantee that this summer will be unforgettable.

Bocapán is located 27 km from the city of Tumbes, just 30 minutes. It is also located just 8 km from Balneario de Zorritos (10 minutes by car).

How to get to Tumbes?

Land route:
Lima-Tumbes: 1259 km / 20 h
Piura-Tumbes: 278 km / 5 h 30 min

Flights:
Regular flights Lima – Tumbes: 1 h 50 min

PIURA:

MÁNCORA

Máncora has become synonymous with fun, sun and delicious gastronomy. It also has an enviable warm climate, with an average of 29 °C. During the summer and even until the month of May, the temperature can easily reach 35°C. The hotel and restaurant offering in the area is one of the best in Peru. In addition, it is ideal for adrenaline lovers, as its waters are perfect for surfing and other water sports such as diving.

Máncora is located 187 km northwest of the city of Piura, at the height of the

km 1165 of the North Pan-American Highway until (2h 30m).

YACILA

The beaches of Piura such as Máncora, Los Órganos, Cabo Blanco or Vichayito are already famous not only nationally, but even worldwide. However, on this occasion we invite you to discover a lesser-known, but beautiful and charming spa. We are talking about Yacila beach, located very close to the city of Paita. This cove is very particular for being small and beautiful, with calm waters and unforgettable sunsets. This makes it especially good for swimming in the sea, without having to worry about the tide or waves. It is a perfect point to relax and enjoy local cuisine.

Yacila is located just 17 km south of the city of Paita (25 minutes by car).

How to get to Piura?
Land route
From Lima: 981 km / 15 h
Piura – Máncora: 187 km northwest / 3 h

Flights:
Lima – Piura: 1 hour 30 minutes
Lima – Talara: 1 hour 45 minutes

LAMBAYEQUE:

PIMENTEL

Pimentel is at the same time a spa, a modern city and a fishing cove. In the area, artisanal fishermen keep alive a pre-Inca tradition: the use of reed horses as boats. Dare to ride the waves in one of these boats, because the experience is incomparable. If you are a fishing lover, its emblematic pier is perfect for practicing sports or if you plan to prepare a ceviche with seafood.

Pimentel is just 11 km west of the city of Chiclayo (20 minutes by car or bus).

PUERTO ETEN

In recent years, Puerto Eten has gained a lot of popularity thanks to its picturesque infrastructure and beautiful landscape. This beautiful beach is very wide, as it is 1.2 kilometers long and has four small squares, two pedestrian piers with a viewpoint, five small squares, green areas and ornamental lighting. In addition, activities such as surfing, jet skiing, ATVs and fishing are practiced.

It is located 24 km south of the city of Chiclayo. Getting there takes about 30 minutes by private transportation.

How to get to Lambayeque?
Land route:
Lima-Chiclayo: 770 km / 13 h

Flights:
Regular flights Lima – Chiclayo: 1 h 15 min

LA LIBERTAD:

HUANCHACO

Huanchaco is full of life, fun and history. Today it is a thriving district with a wide range of restaurants and hotels with delicious gastronomic offerings. However, Huanchaco was also an important port for the Moche and Chimús. The use of caballitos de totora, boats that local fishermen have used for centuries, is still very popular here. Its waves are so renowned that it is often the venue for international surfing and longboard competitions.

Huanchaco is located just 13.5 km northwest of Trujillo (20 minutes by car).

PUERTO MALABRIGO

Home to the longest left wave in the world and a constant host of surfing events. Puerto Malabrigo, also known as Puerto Chicama, is a paradise for surf lovers. The spa is so famous in the world and among those who practice this sport, that its waves are known under the name ‘chicameras’. Thanks to this, it is visited by surfers from all over the world.

To get there, you must take the detour at km 614 of the North Pan-American Highway, 70 km north of Trujillo (1 h 30m by car).

How to get to La Libertad?
Land route:
Lima-Trujillo: 560 km / 9 h

Flights:
Lima-Trujillo: 1 hour

Humpback whale watching:
Learn everything about this incredible activity in northern Peru

Powerful as they are attractive, humpback whales are considered the most acrobatic. Despite being solitary beings, they gather in groups to fish and that is where you will enjoy their turns, movements and spectacular sounds. And all that here, in the north of Peru.
Through a three and a half hour boat tour along the beaches of El Ñuro, Máncora, Cabo Blanco, Los Órganos and Punta Sal, you will be enchanted by its imposing pirouettes which are associated with mating rituals. Don’t forget that the best season to observe them is from mid-July to the end of October. There you will find more than 5 thousand specimens of humpback whales that arrive from Antarctica, where they offer us a beautiful marine spectacle on the beaches of Piura and Tumbes.
In addition to the sighting of humpback whales, you will also see whale sharks, manta rays, sea lions, dolphins and sea turtles, who will approach the boats, creating a natural spectacle out to sea. We recommend that you go in the mornings, between 7 and 11 am, to enjoy the view. We assure you that it will be worth it.