Talara
Peru · PiuraPE
City in Piura, Peru
Talara is a city in the Talara Province of the Piura Region, in northwestern Peru. It is a port city on the Pacific Ocean with a population of 91,444 as of 2017. Its climate is hot and dry. Due to its oil reserves, and ability to produce aviation fuel, Talara hosted a United States air base during World War II. It was also one of two refueling stations for the Pacific Fleet. There were naval guns on the hills, and submarine nets in the harbor. The Ajax, Achilles and Exeter, three British destroyers, were refuelled there on their way around the Horn to catch the Graf Spee in Rio de la Plata. Talara is also home to a large fishing fleet. The city is served by the Cap. FAP Víctor Montes Arias Airport.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 84,373
- Coordinates
- -4.577, -81.272
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 15 m
Overview of Talara
Talara — a mid-sized city in Piura, Peru — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 84,373 residents. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Talara is strongest on water sports, culture and sports. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Talara
Water Sports in Talara
(9)For water sports, expect Bodyboard, Diving, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Paddleboarding. The full list runs to 9 activities. The list follows Talara's own activity tags.
Culture in Talara
(1)For culture, expect Mines. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Talara.
Sports in Talara
(1)On the sports side, Talara offers Hunting. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Talara. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Talara
(1)On the other activities side, Talara offers Fishing. It is a direct read of Talara's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Talara
The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best.
Getting there & around
Talara pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to America/Lima on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Talara that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Talara known for?
- Travellers associate Talara with water sports, culture and sports. It sits in Piura, Peru and counts about 84,373 residents.
- What can you do in Talara?
- Talara is tagged with Bodyboard, Diving, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Paddleboarding, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Talara?
- The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best.
- Where is Talara located?
- Talara belongs to Piura, Peru, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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