Elevation Min.: 10 fasl (3 masl) (Paita and Los Órganos) Max.: 8,888 fasl (2,709 masl) (Ayabaca)
Useful information for travelers
Piura
Temperature Coast: Max.: 93 °F (34 °C) / Min.: 63 °F (17 °C) Mountains: Max.: 66 °F (19 °C) / Min.: 50 °F (10 °C)
To make your visit an enjoyable one Go on excursions along known and signposted tourist routes.
Take your lodging information with you: name, address, and phone number.
Exchange money or withdraw cash from ATMs at banks or authorized stores. Do not accept help from strangers. Keep your original IDs, valuables, and credit cards that you will not use on excursions in custody or in your lodging’s safe.
Buy crafts with a local manufacturing guarantee. You can find out more about local producers through IPERÚ. In the city and in the beach area, take motorcycle taxis from formal stops and whose drivers wear a vest that identifies them as members of a transport association.
You might be asked to present your ID to enter a tourist attraction or establishment.
If visiting archaeological sites and protected natural areas, wear sunglasses and sports shoes, and bring water and sunscreen.
When going to the beach, remember to wear a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and carry trash bags with you. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.
During the rainy season (December to April) If you plan to visit the mountains of Piura, keep in mind that the ideal season is from May to November. Remember to bring a raincoat or umbrella, wear a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, repellent and mountain shoes.
When registering your visit with Customs and Migration If you are traveling with minors, remember to bring with you their respective IDs and permits to register their entry or exit from the country.
Do not accept help from strangers. If you have any questions, contact police personnel or Migration agents.
Learn about your vehicle’s requirements for authorized transit.
In case of non-compliance To file a complaint, request the Complaints Book. You can also request assistance from IPERÚ or the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property (INDECOPI). Keep in mind that tourist services with very low costs do not guarantee good service.
If you need help IPERÚ PIURA Downtown (+51-1) 616-7300 ext. 1830 (+51-73) 320-249 (+51) 989-049-784 Jr. Ayacucho 459, of. 102 (half a block from plaza de Armas) iperupiura@promperu.gob.pe Cap. FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico Airport Av. Córpac 274, Castilla. Arrivals Hall
(+51) 944-492-314 iperu@promperu.gob.pe
Tourism police stations Piura (+51-73) 323-139 Av. Los Cocos 250 Open 24/7 Máncora Av. Piura 330 Open 24/7