Location: North of Lima
Capital: City of Piura
Distance: 1035 km from Lima
Altitude: 29 m above sea level
Population: 1,630,772 inhabitants
Climate: The city of Piura has an arid and hot climate, with no rainfall throughout the year. The average maximum temperature is 31.2°C (88.1°F) and the minimum is 17.7°C (63.8°F). During El Niño years, there is rainfall, especially between December and June.
ACCESS ROUTES
By Land: Lima-Piura: 1035 km via the Pan-American Highway North (approximately 12 hours by car).
By Air: Regular flights from the cities of Lima (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes), Trujillo (40 minutes), and Chiclayo (30 minutes). Piura Airport: Carlos Concha Iberico. Av. Córpac s/n
Talara Airport: Talara Alta
Piura, the capital of the department, derives its name from the Quechua word “Pirhua,” meaning granary or supply depot. It was a supply base for the Quechua (Inca) people, hence PIRHUA: supply depot, storehouse, or granary. After the conquest by the people of San Miguel, the inhabitants became known as Pirhuanos.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
The town of Catacaos, 12 km southwest of the city of Piura (approximately 20 minutes by car). This town is home to excellent artisans dedicated to weaving straw and cotton and crafting gold and silver filigree.
Los Órganos Beach
175 km north of the city of Piura (2 hours by car), at kilometer 1152 of the Panamerican Highway North.
A long, wide beach located at the foot of Peña Mala hill. Small patches of carob groves and a traditional fishing pier can be seen in the area.
Máncora Beach
Located 187 km from the city of Piura (2 hours by car), at km 1164 of the Pan-American Highway North, this beach resort, with its warm waters and excellent sunshine, is considered one of the most important on the Peruvian coast. Its perfect waves for surfing and bodyboarding are particularly noteworthy.
Cabo Blanco Beach
Located 3 km west of the district of El Alto (5 minutes by car) and 153 km north of Piura (2 hours and 15 minutes by car), it is considered a marine paradise thanks to its rich plankton, which supports a variety of fish, including golden swordfish and marlin. The area is ideal for deep-sea and spearfishing, as well as surfing.