Sechura
Peru · PiuraPE
Town in Piura, Peru
Sechura is a town in northwestern Peru, 50 km (31 mi) south of Piura. It is the capital of Sechura Province in the Piura Region. The city gives its name to the Sechura Desert, which extends south along most of coastal Peru. Crescent dunes lie south of the city, between the sea and the highway.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 50,000
- Coordinates
- -5.557, -80.822
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 11 m
Overview of Sechura
Sechura is the kind of mid-sized city you find in Piura, Peru. Around 50,000 people live here. And it shows in how much there is to see. The local offer centres on water sports, nature and adventure. Seasons here follow the southern hemisphere.
Things to do in Sechura
Water Sports in Sechura
(3)Under water sports, Sechura is tagged with Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Windsurfing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Sechura.
Nature in Sechura
(2)Sechura records Desert and Geological Formations under nature. It is a direct read of Sechura's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Adventure in Sechura
(1)For adventure, expect Treasure Hunts. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Sechura.
Sports in Sechura
(1)The sports shortlist for Sechura: Slopes. It is a direct read of Sechura's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Sechura
Water-based activities peak in December to March, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Sechura is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to America/Lima on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Sechura that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sechura known for?
- Travellers associate Sechura with water sports, nature and adventure. It sits in Piura, Peru and counts about 50,000 residents.
- What can you do in Sechura?
- Sechura is tagged with Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Desert and Geological Formations, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Sechura?
- Water-based activities peak in December to March, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes.
- Where is Sechura located?
- Sechura belongs to Piura, Peru, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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