Piura
Peru · PiuraPE
City in Peru
Piura is a city in northwestern Peru, located north of the Sechura Desert along the Piura River. It is the capital of the Piura Region and the Piura Province. Its population was 484,475 as of 2017 and it is the 7th most populous city in Peru. The city is located in the central eastern part of the Piura Region, 981 kilometers from the country's capital, Lima and is near to the border with Ecuador.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 377,896
- Coordinates
- -5.194, -80.633
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 34 m
Overview of Piura
Set in Piura, Peru, Piura is a large city. About 377,896 people are based here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around water sports, nature and nightlife and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Piura
Water Sports in Piura
(13)Looking for water sports? Piura has Bodyboard, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. The full list runs to 13 activities. The list follows Piura's own activity tags.
Nature in Piura
(7)Piura's nature entries include Beaches, Desert, Gardens, Islands and National Parks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Piura. 7 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Piura
(5)For nightlife, expect Casinos, Clubs, Events, Festival and Music. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Piura's own activity tags.
Culture in Piura
(4)For culture, expect Architectural Buildings, Cathedrals, Churches and Mines. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Piura.
Wellness in Piura
(3)Piura records Farms, Spa and Wellness under wellness. It is a direct read of Piura's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in Piura
(2)For adventure, expect Adventure Parks and Shooting Ranges. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Piura's own activity tags.
Sports in Piura
(2)The sports shortlist for Piura: Biking and Slopes. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Piura. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Piura
(1)Our data lists Food as shopping options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. This reflects only what is documented for Piura.
More to do in Piura
(1)Piura records Fishing under other activities. It is a direct read of Piura's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Piura
The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. June to August is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Piura viable all year.
Getting there & around
Piura works as a gateway: long-distance arrivals, then buses, trams or metro on the ground. Set your clock to America/Lima on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Piura that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Piura known for?
- Travellers associate Piura with water sports, nature and nightlife. It sits in Piura, Peru and counts about 377,896 residents.
- What can you do in Piura?
- Piura is tagged with Bodyboard, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Piura?
- The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. June to August is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Piura viable all year.
- Where is Piura located?
- Piura belongs to Piura, Peru, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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