Tumbes
Peru · TumbesPE
Town in Tumbes, Peru
Tumbes is a city in northwestern Peru, on the banks of the Tumbes River. It is the capital of the Tumbes Region, as well as of Tumbes Province and Tumbes District. Located near the border with Ecuador, Tumbes has 111,595 inhabitants as of 2015. It is served by the Cap. FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport. It is located on the Gulf of Guayaquil along with Zorritos.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 91,365
- Coordinates
- -3.567, -80.452
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 6 m
Overview of Tumbes
Tumbes sits in Tumbes, Peru and reads as a medium-sized town. With 91,365 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. The southern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates. Which shapes the pace of a visit. Expect water sports, nature and culture to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Tumbes
Water Sports in Tumbes
(10)On the water sports side, Tumbes offers Bodyboard, Diving, Jet Skiing, Paddleboarding and Scuba Diving. All of it is drawn from Tumbes's recorded activities. There are 10 tagged experiences in this group.
Nature in Tumbes
(7)Our data lists Beaches, Desert, National Parks, Nature Reserves and Parks as nature options here. The category holds 7 entries in our dataset. This reflects only what is documented for Tumbes.
Culture in Tumbes
(3)Culture lovers get Cathedrals, Churches and Historical Sites. Everything listed here comes from what Tumbes is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Tumbes
(3)Family lovers get Aquariums, Water Parks and Zoo. It is a direct read of Tumbes's activity profile. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Tumbes
(2)The nightlife shortlist for Tumbes: Clubs and Disco. It is a direct read of Tumbes's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Adventure in Tumbes
(1)The adventure shortlist for Tumbes: Shooting Ranges. It is a direct read of Tumbes's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Tumbes
(1)Sports in Tumbes covers Hunting. Each one is worth building half a day around. This reflects only what is documented for Tumbes.
Wellness in Tumbes
(1)Under wellness, Tumbes is tagged with Spa. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Tumbes.
More to do in Tumbes
(1)Under other activities, Tumbes is tagged with Fishing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Tumbes.
Best time to visit Tumbes
Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Tumbes still delivers. For anything on snow, June to August is the season. Outdoor exploring is easiest in October to November and March to April. For anything on or in the water, aim for December to March.
Getting there & around
Public transport from Tumbes reaches Tumbes without much detour. Tumbes runs on America/Lima time.
Similar destinations
Places near Tumbes that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tumbes known for?
- In Tumbes, Peru, Tumbes stands out for water sports, nature and culture. That mix defines the typical visit to this 91,365-strong destination.
- What can you do in Tumbes?
- Options in Tumbes run to Bodyboard, Diving, Jet Skiing, Paddleboarding and Scuba Diving — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Tumbes?
- Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Tumbes still delivers. For anything on snow, June to August is the season. Outdoor exploring is easiest in October to November and March to April. For anything on or in the water, aim for December to March.
- Where is Tumbes located?
- You will find Tumbes in Tumbes, Peru. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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