Things to do & places to visit in Piura Region, Peru

Piura Region #9 destination in Peru 2023. The average rating score is 4.52 based on 4.905 traveler reviews, of 94 attractions. Timezone: America/Lima, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 10:24.

Top things to do (41)

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5.0 Spondylus DC Máncora (685 reviews)
- Life changing experience
Friday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling

I've always wanted to dive and on a recent trip to Los Organos a friend recommended Spondylus and it was a life changing experience. We booked a Discover Scuba Diving experience and met Maurice and Carlos on the pier, we did two immersions around the pier and we were hooked. Next day we booked our Open Water course and didn't talk about anything else during the trip. Pool training was great to understand the equipment and learn the correct procedures. Our last dive was on the MX1 platform and was one of the most amazing things i've ever seen. Thanks to Maurice's training and love for diving we are now talking about taking the Advanced Open Water, we will practice our skills and continue training and will always remember that first time we went for a dive. See more..
5.0 PacIfico Adventures (395 reviews)
- A wonderful experience: Navigating to meet the humpback whales at Los Organos-Perú
Temporarily closed - Closed until Jun 10, 2023 Dolphin & Whale Watching • Nature & Wildlife Tours

Amazing journey to meet the humpback whales at Los Organos Perú. @Pacífico Adventures drove us punctually and we had the most wonderful experience with so much knowledge from a young and passionate team of maritime biologists. Our guides Connie and Franco were simply not only knowledgeable, empathetic but also funny when answering our questions. I recommend them 100%. The visit didn't stop at the pier but we were driven to their museum site where Luz Morales another young biologist committed to marine life, took the post and showed the fantastic marine diversity Peru has. There is an in site cafeteria where I had Capuccino and a very tasty ham and cheese snack. Bravoooo! Go to Los Organos and enjoy this wonderful experience + It's a great cause as with the money the team collects from their expeditions, they are founding humpback whales research. They deserve all our support. See more..
5.0 Oceanica Expeditions Peru (361 reviews)
- Great fishing trip Peru!!
Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM Boat Tours • Private Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching • Nature & Wildlife Tours

We went out for the big fish trolling and we had a great day! We catched 2 tunas 2 Pericos and 1 Dorado. We also saw some fin whales and a Sun fish. Captain Gonzalo and his crew where excelent hosts and prepared us food and cut up the tunas for us to take home the meat. The boat is big and in excellent shape. Best 15hours ever! See more..
5.0 Chelonia Dive Center (141 reviews)
- An unforgettable experience!
Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling

I couldn’t recommend diving with Chelonia more! Everything from communication before arriving to the dives themselves was perfect. The staff is accommodating, professional, and friendly. My partner and I completed the open water certification and had an amazing experience. The online course prior to diving was thorough and engaging. When it came time to dive, I was incredibly nervous and wasn’t sure that I could do it. The expertise and kindness of the staff helped me not only complete but also genuinely enjoy the dives! I felt safe from start to finish. The biodiversity is unbelievable- you’ll see tons of fish, turtles, and sea lions. A number of the staff members are trained in marine biology, and their respect for the environment is clear. I could go on and on- if you’re considering diving with Chelonia, do it! See more..
5.0 Wild Kite Peru (113 reviews)
- Good kite surf school!
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Surfing & Windsurfing • Gear Rentals

Me and my boyfriend took a 3-day private course to learn the kite basics. It was a great experience! Teachers are the best experienced kite surfers. They make you feel safe with the kite and learn you everything you need to know. The teachers we had were English or French speaking, which was great. See more..
5.0 Surf Racer Board House Peru (76 reviews)
- Awesome Kitesurf Camp
Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Surfing & Windsurfing • Stand Up Paddleboarding

What an amazing experience, We spent one week at Surf Racer House in February and absolutely loved it. I’ve traveled to many countries and tried many different things, so my expectations were very high. Surf Racer exceed them by far. The tram was really king. The other guests were great fun, the food was absolutely delicious with a menu perfectly planned; our room was spotless and clean daily and Christian, our surf instructor, was incredible. You have surf lessons every morning on this virgin beach 10 minutes from the surf camp where we spotted sea lions, pelicans and turtles in the water! The lessons are 3 hours in a group; as we were 3 students, I felt them really private and with lot of 1-on-1 instruction (I have been on other Camps where there are 8 students per instructor). The surf takes all morning, so you leave the camp at 8 am and return around noon. After lunch, you have the afternoon to relax and chill. I skate, so the private bowl was the best part of my stay, as I only had to share it with the team. Octa and Chelu (the owners) took really good care of us with food, everything was delicious and fresh and you can notice the passion and love that they put into every meal. We definitely think it was worth every penny, so I totally recommend this surf camp to every surfer, beginner or with experience, who is looking for an epic week surfing in Peru. See more..
5.0 Mancora Kite Club (36 reviews)
- Best experience
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Surfing & Windsurfing

We had a fantastic time, we just wished we could of stayed longer and learnt more. I really recommend this experience to anyone. The best thing I’ve done in South America. The team are super nice and friendly. Also our instructor’s Charlie and Ruben where really clear, helpful, friendly and spoke perfect English which really helped us. See more..
5.0 Sol Yoga Mancora (24 reviews)
- Amazing studio to practice yoga in Mancora
Spent 1-2 hours Yoga & Pilates

Sol Yoga is a holistic center, we offer yoga lessons everyday but sunday and alternatives medicines & therapies, workshops, ceremonies, retreats, detox... See more..
5.0 Lobitos TV surf school (19 reviews)
- Simply Incredible!
Sports Camps & Clinics • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Surfing & Windsurfing

I spent 6 weeks in Lobitos and during this time I took 28 lessons with Bruno. He was simply incredible during the whole experience. This guy grew up on those waves, he knows exactly what to do in the water and he will make you comfortable learning such a difficult sport. I recommend Bruno for all levels of surfing, he is also very patient, polite, and dedicated to his job. I couldn't have had a better experience. I'm looking forward to going back there for more classes with him in 2023. See more..
5.0 Flymancora (19 reviews)
- ok
Surfing & Windsurfing • Gear Rentals

nice spot just in front of the kitesurf school. If you want to rent a kite or other equipment you can kiteboarding while your wife is sunbathing at pool! :-) See more..
5.0 Mancora Team Tours (14 reviews)
- a trip with a friend
Sightseeing Tours

Hey guys, I made a trip with Mancora Rizla Team Tours and it was the best trip in Mancora. We made a motorbike trip in the surrounding of mancora, to the nice beaches and to the relaxing nature if u drive a few kilometers away from the city. And of course to a very good ceviche restaurant (u have to try!). So it was not just a normal touristic trip, it was more a day with a friend! I would recommend to do the trip with my friend Alvaro. He is a Local and knows the best places to go. Many greetings Nils See more..
5.0 Museo Elba Aranda de Sarango (12 reviews)
- Museo La Huaca
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums

Un pequeño viaje al pasado de La Huaca En Paita , lo encuentras abierto todo el año y hacen paseos a la zona de excavación See more..
5.0 Acuario Mundo Hippocampus (8 reviews)
- Hermoso y Educativo!!
Spent < 1 hour Aquariums

Acuarium Mundo Hippocampus, opened it’s doors since 2016 with the conservation project to reproduce the Pacific Sea Horse that was ilegal extracted. Our mision is to let you discover, the unique marine life biodiversity of the Pacific Tropical Waters; with your visit we keep teaching local schools the vision of marine Science for a sustainable development in the community. See more..
5.0 Mirador Cerro Huayanay (5 reviews)
- Aventura total
Spent 2-3 hours Mountains • Lookouts

Es un lugar muy bonito, al cual se sufre un poco para llegar pero vale la pena el esfuerzo por el hermoso paisaje con el que uno se deleita. Respirar aire puro a casi 2000 msnm
Pd. Preparense para subir escaleras.empinadas See more..
5.0 Fisiomundo Peru (5 reviews)
- Excellent massage
Spas

The massage was great, and I felt at ease with the physiotherapist. I chose the all body massage with head and face massage. See more..
4.5 Nadando con Tortugas en El Nuro (487 reviews)
- Amazing experience!
Friday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

We are a local project that offer tours to swimm with beautiful turtles close to Mancora. Our tours can include transport, boat tour, snorkel and more. See more..
4.5 Playa Vichayito (229 reviews)
- Paradise
Beaches

Vichayito is as close to paradise, with warm waters and very few people on the beach, as you will find. See more..
4.5 Basilica Catedral de Piura (178 reviews)
- Well maintained, peaceful space
Churches & Cathedrals

Seek out a place for respite in this busy downtown area. The church is very well maintained. It also a peaceful place to sit and reflect for awhile. See more..
4.5 Casa Museo Almirante Miguel Grau (116 reviews)
- To know more about Miguel Grau
Spent < 1 hour Military Museums

The Museum open from Monday to Friday from 9AM to 12PM then 3:30PM until 6PM Saturday and Sunday 9AM - 12PM. Entrance fee 2 Soles for Adults and 1 Sol for Children but no tickets were given. Old pictures, replicas of letters, furnitures, brought us back to the past for awhile, to know more about Miguel Grau, his life and his family. All explainations are in Spanish, no guide offered. See more..
4.5 Universidad de Piura (76 reviews)
- A university in the dry forest!
Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Universities & Schools

Is a beatiful university campus in the dry forest of Peru north. The lung of Piura city. You can practice bird watching, take pictures to foxes, deer, peacocks. Also you can pray in the Chapel. This study center was founded by San Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer See more..
4.5 Playa Lobitos (70 reviews)
- Amazing bay-beach with great waves to surf!
Beaches

Lobitos is a weird town, once home to a now-abandoned military base and site to many oil rigs. It´s growing, and home to excellent surf and pretty sunsets, but still lacks in infrastructure (restaurants, stores) and easy transportation (it suffers on Sundays). But it´s a hidden gem among other beaches in Piura, and highly recommended despite being off the beaten path. See more..
4.5 Mancora Yoga (38 reviews)
- Amazing experience!
Friday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Yoga & Pilates

Mancora Yoga has been offering Yoga, Pilates and Movement Meditation classes in Mancora, Peru since 2010 and Internationally since 2006. Christa Angelo, (E-RYT) brings 16 years of practice and 10 years of professional teaching experience to the classes she offers, weaving together Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin styles of Yoga. ***PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ONLY CLASSES TAUGHT BY CHRISTA ANGELO ARE ASSOCIATED WITH MANCORA YOGA AND THE REVIEWS LISTED HERE. 2016 SCHEDULE Beginning on Monday, August 22-Saturday October 1 Monday-Saturday YOGA 8:30-9:30am at Hotel Del Wawa (on the 2nd floor deck/terrace) Mats provided but you can bring your own, towel, and water recommended All Levels Welcome! 20 soles per class (discounts for packages/weekly/monthly rate) Christa is also available for private or small group sessions of Yoga and/or Pilates as well as Holistic Health Coaching sessions. She is also co-leading a Yin Yang Beach Yoga Retreat at Ki Chic Hotel October 3-9. Message for details. See more..
4.5 Museo Municipal Vicus (26 reviews)
- Worthwhile for its gold artefacts collection
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Rides & Activities • Scenic Drives • History Museums

The Municipal Museum Vicus task of accepting those that search in the reconstruction of the past to all persits in its challenger and the interpretation of the patrimony an option pleasing of knowledge and comfort. See more..
4.5 Iglesia Maria Auxiliadora (23 reviews)
- Celebrando la festividad en hnor a María Auxiliadora
Churches & Cathedrals

Todos los meses de mayo se celebra en nuestra ciudad la festividad en honor a la virgen María Auxiliadora, yo como exalumno Salesiano acudo religiosamente Siempre me reencuentro con Dios y mis orígenes cristianos en esta Iglesia. See more..
4.5 Catedral de Sullana (20 reviews)
- Amplio lugar para la reflexion
Churches & Cathedrals

Ubicada en plena plaza de armas de la ciudad, muy bonita su infraestructura, me impresionó su amplitud. See more..
4.5 Puerto Velero (20 reviews)
- LOS ORGANOS. Nadar con tortugas en unas aguas cristalinas de ensueño
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Mes de Julio. Perú.. concluyendo un recorrido que empezó en el Lago Titicaca, y continuó por Piura, Juliaca, Pukara, hasta Cuzco y las ciudadelas que lo circundan. Y luego desde Machu Picchu, hasta Máncora, para descansar unos días en las estupendas playas donde nos esperaban Tortugas y Ballenas...
Que mas decir? Viaje espectacular... See more..
4.5 Iglesia San Lucas (19 reviews)
- Not too fancy but cool
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

Oldest church in Peru. You walk up to it, walk around it, look at all of the 500 year old bricks. Wasn’t open when I went , not sure if it ever does. Snap your pics, imagine what it was like when it was built all that time ago, and head back into town for some ceviche or time on the beach. Within walking distance of town, 10-15 minutes. See more..
4.5 Playa Los Organos (18 reviews)
- Cozzy and beautiful!
Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

quiet beach near good restaurants and stores. The beach us unique, warm, quiet and good for everybody. See more..
4.5 Plaza de Armas de Catacaos (15 reviews)
- Bonito lugar para pasear y recrearse.
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

Buen lugar de inicio de caminata por las calles llenas de artesanos y productos oriundos del lugar. Los sombreros, carteras y otros hechos de paja e un estilo único y reconocido en todo el país. See more..
4.5 Inka Warrior Surf School (14 reviews)
- Great time at Inka Warrior Surf School
Friday: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM Surfing & Windsurfing

I went three times at the Inka Warrior Surf School and I definitely recommand this place to learn surf and to have a great time. The professors (mostly local people) make you feel confortable and confident to enjoy your lesson. They take their job seriously, but not too much :) They will make sure you feel safe in the water and they are not scared to swallow some cups of salt water just for you to take the perfect wave. The photos talk for themselves : the staff is nice and happy to share their passion! See more..