Tumbes is the perfect combination of beaches and mangroves. A perfect destination for lovers of water sports and those who seek to connect with nature.
Tumbes is a city and department located in the northwest of Peru that stands out for its beaches, estuaries, and mangroves. It has an area of 4,669 km2 and shares a border with Ecuador.
It has diverse ecosystems such as the tropical forest of the Pacific - where the Tumbes National Reserve is located - and the equatorial dry forest - where the Cerros de Amotape National Park is - so you will love its diversity of fauna that includes wonderful birds, red crabs, and black shells. 6 kilometers southwest from the city you can visit the Monumental Archaeological Zone Cabeza de Vaca, where they exhibit archaeological material and documents linked to the Qhapaq Ñan or Camino del Inca.
On the other hand, Tumbes is an excellent destination to practice water sports and relax on its quiet beaches such as Caleta Grau and La Cruz, Zorritos beach and Puerto Pizarro. When you visit the city of Tumbes you cannot stop going to the main square, the Malecón III Milenio and the square "El Beso", this famous sculpture of a couple kissing that is located in Avenida Mariscal Benavides, at the beginning of the traditional Malecón Benavides. This place is very visited by couples in love looking for a romantic moment during their trip, with the river Tumbes in the background.
When to go
The best season to visit Tumbes is between the months of May to November, just before the rainy season.
Weather
Tumbes is in a tropical zone with minimum temperatures of 21 ° C and maximum temperatures of 32 ° C. However, the temperatures are strongly influenced by the Humboldt Current so that from June to November the rains begin to decrease and the temperatures are more moderate in the day and cool at night.
Minimum altitude: 5 masl (Caleta La Cruz)
Maximum: 1,650 masl (Cordillera de los Amotapes - San Jacinto)
Gastronomy
The northern regions such as Tumbes are characterized by having a spectacular marine gastronomy such as fish and seafood. Its dishes include ceviches and sweats, which combine marine species with acid, spicy and aromatic herbs flavors and also black shells, representative of the region. A must-see in the area are the chifles, which are fried banana slices perfect for sharing at the table. All food in the north is accompanied by a cold beer or chicha de jora.
How to get there
Airway: get to the Capitán FAP Pedro Canga Rodríguez Airport in the city of Tumbes.
Land Route (from Lima): You can get to Tumbes from Lima by the Pan-American Highway North, which lasts about 20 hours.
Land Route (from Piura): you can get to Tumbes from Piura on the Pan-American Highway, which takes 4 hours and a half.
Land route (from Ecuador): you can get to Tumbes from Guayaquil, traveling 269 kilometers by road.
Recommendations
Remember to wear sunscreen and sunglasses to avoid the high summer temperatures, in addition to staying hydrated with water bottles.
Do not forget to bring repellent and raincoats, especially during the rainy season, which includes the months of December to April.
Take advantage of visiting the city during the Anniversary of the Independence of Tumbes, which takes place between January 6 and 7 of each year. You will see religious and civic ceremonies, and parades of course. Another of the important festivities in the area is the Mangrove Festival, between September 24 and 30, where you will live a gastronomic festival, an expedition to Puerto Pizarro and a fishing contest.
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