Mancora Tour (From Piura)

WHY TRAVEL TO MANCORA?

Mancora, is a resort of warm turquoise waters and white sandy beaches.

Its warm tropical climate makes Mancora the perfect place to enjoy the beach days in all its magnitude. On our adventure the first day we will enjoy a relaxation tour in the Barro pools. In addition, we can dive into the water to snorkel, swim with turtles and also visit the mangroves of Puerto Pizarro.

We mention that very close to Mancora there are other beaches, where you can enjoy sports such as surfing and kitesurfing.

• Los Órganos 15 minutes away
• Vichayito 10 minutes away
• Lobitos 45 minutes away.

Depending on the season of the year, the nights are cool so you can also enjoy a night walk in this beautiful Peruvian Caribbean.

Day 01: Arrival in Piura and Mud Ponds Tour

• Pick up from the airport or bus station
• Accommodation in the hotel of your choice.
• Mud therapy
• Bath in Posas de Barro

Day 02: Whale watching and swimming with turtles

• At 9:30am approx. pick up at the hotel.
• Coastal walk along the Pocitas Beaches
• Visit to the platform MX1 Organs
• Sighting of sea lions
• Humpback Whale Sighting
• Swim with the turtles

Day 03: Mangroves of Pizarro Port Full Day

• At 9:15 approx. pick up at the hotel.
• We head to Punta Sal and Puerto Pizarro to board the boat.
• Visit to Zorritos Beach
• Visit to Isla del Amor (Love Island)
• Visit to Whale Bone Island
• Visit to the Birds Island
• Crocodile Breeding Zoo

Day 04: Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Mancora

• At 6:50 approx. pick up at your hotel.
• Visit to the Organos Pier
• Snorkeling with turtles
• Observation of marine fauna

Day 05: Free morning and transfer to the airport.

• Relax at the hotel facilities
• Transfer from Mancora to Talara.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO PIURA AND TOUR IN THE MUD PONDS

• Transfer from Piura airport to the selected hotel (2H 30MIN).
• Accommodation at the hotel.
• Free morning
• In the afternoon Relaxation tour in the mud pools.

We will pick you up at your hotel to start a 45 min motorcycle cab ride to Hervideros south of Zorritos.

Where there are different pools for different treatments. Here you can spend a fun and healthy time, this is an outdoor beauty treatment complex.

The temperature of its waters is approximately 30º; the mud needs about 20-30 minutes of rest on the skin to take effect, it is best to wait until it is completely dry and remove it at that time with plenty of water. Once dry, they do not provide any more benefits.

We can also go up to one of the nearby viewpoints where we can enjoy a beautiful landscape.

We will return to Mancora at 7pm approx.

Included:

• Pick up from the hotel
• Photos and videos.
• First aid kit.
• Entrance fees.
• Transportation.

Not included:

• Food
• Return to the hotel

Recommendations for this tour:

• Towels
• Use swimsuit or bathing suit
• Sunglasses
• Change of clothes
• The use of mud as a mask is very useful in cases of acne.
• We recommend you to enhance the positive effects of mud therapy with a massage and a moisturizing mask.
• The use of oils will also help to moisturize the skin.

DAY 02: WHALE WATCHING AND SWIMMING WITH TURTLES

Approximately at 9:30 a.m. we will pick you up at your respective hotel for a great adventure. After the corresponding safety instructions, we will go to the pier in Mancora to board our boat.

We will set sail towards Punta Sal where we will do activities on board and fish for our snack.

Then we will have the opportunity to swim with sea turtles in their own habitat and you will be able to feed the turtles.

This is an experience that will make you feel at one with nature.

On the return trip we will prepare ceviche on board and we will be able to taste this marine delicacy.

We will be arriving in Mancora at 1:30pm approx.

Includes:

• Coastal tour.
• Swim with turtles in punta sal canoes.
• Fishing line and bait.
• Preparation of ceviche on board.
• Life jackets.
• Entrance to tourist sites.
• Pick up from the hotel and return to Mancora.
• Sighting of marine fauna.
• Tourist guide
• Photos and videos included
• First aid kit.

Not included:

• Food.
• Aquatic visors.
• Aquatic games.

Recommendations:

• We suggest to bring your cell phone charged to take pictures.
• Simple for some shopping
• Wear light clothes (in the daytime tropical warm weather).
• Wear sneakers (that can get wet) or aquashoes.
• Wear a polo shirt, shorts or leggings, a change of clothes and towel.
• Mosquito repellent and sunscreen.

DAY 03: MANGROVES OF PUERTO PIZARRO FULL DAY

Today we will have a great adventure Tour to the Mangroves, after a delicious breakfast at approximately 9:15 am, we will pick you up at your respective hotel in the resort of Mancora, we will head to Puerto Pizarro, but first we will make a short stop at the beaches of Punta Sal which is located in the department of Tumbes about 30 minutes from Mancora.

The resort of Punta Sal is one of the most extensive beaches of the northern coast of Peru, has beaches of fine white sand and also enjoys sunshine throughout the year due to its location in the equatorial zone, consequently, its waters are always warm, almost always at an average 24 ° C, The viewing time is approx. 1 hour, which can be used to take a dip and swim in this incredible beach.

At 50 minutes from Punto Sal you will find the beaches of Zorritos, here its waters give a more tropical feeling than the beaches of the south, this beach has a great boardwalk, its beach is divine, simple and quiet, we will stay approx. 45 minutes in Zorritos.

After this great adventure we will advance to the Mangroves of Puerto Pizarro where we will take a ride on a handmade boat and we will go on a tour of different islands.

Puerto Pizarro is a town dedicated to artisanal fishing and tourism, located in the Bay of Tumbes and next to the National Sanctuary of Tumbes Mangroves.

Visit to the most representative islands of the Mangroves:

It is time to visit some of the representative islands of Puerto Pizarro, first we will make a visit to the island of love where you can taste the most delicious gastronomy of Tumbes,

Then we will visit the whale bone island, this beautiful island is a tourist attraction that is part of the Mangroves and Islands of Puerto Pizarro, has beautiful paradisiacal landscapes to relax and also promote marine cuisine and water sports.

We will also visit the island of the birds, this name is given because it is the habitat of various species of birds, in this sector is dominated by red mangrove, which is used by endemic birds as a place of residence, among them are the Black Mangroves, Huacos Mangleros, Moray Egrets, etc..

Seeing the birds in their own natural scenery is an unforgettable experience. Also, the place is used as a refuge for migratory birds such as Cormorants, Pelicans, Frigatebirds and Gulls.

Then our last point will be the Puerto Pizarro Zoo where the crocodile farm is located, where we will be able to observe many crocodiles in their natural habitat.

The circuit ends in Mancora.

It includes:

• Tourist bus round trip.
• Entrance fees to the tourist sites.
• Life jackets.
• Photos and videos throughout the tour.
• Tourist guide.
• Biosecurity protocols.
• First aid kit.
• Handmade boat.
• Hotel pick up only.

Not included:

• Food.
• Water games.
• Return to the hotel.

Recommendations for this trip:

• We suggest bringing a change of bathing suit to be able to enter the beaches we will visit on our tour.
• Bring a small backpack with your camera, towels, sun hat, sun block, change of clothes for the return, a plastic bag, cash and a bottle of water.
• On the island of love do not forget to try the ceviche in its different presentations with different and delicious marine ingredients.

DAY 04: SNORKELING AND DIVING IN MANCORA

We will start our adventure by picking you up at your respective hotel at 6:50 a.m. Approx. and we will enter through the organ dock, observing the beautiful sea and its marine fauna.

Before entering the sea you will take some diving lessons with our specialized instructor in a comfortable and fun way.

We will dive near the reefs that are located in the Organs Pier, which are characterized by the presence of sea turtles.

The mode of diving is with an oxygen tank which deploys its lines up to 7 meters deep, the dive time with the diving instructor is for more than 1 hour approx. and the diving distance for the beginner is 2 knots deep.

We will find different marine species such as octopus, manta rays, sea turtles, starfish among others.

After this great adventure we will return to Los Organos dock at 9:30am approx.

We have 2 departure times

07:30am until: 09:30am

9:30am to 11:30am

Includes:

• Diving instructor.
• Underwater photos and videos.
• Individual oxygen regulator.
• Visor
• Pair of fins
• Round trip transfer Mancora/Organos/Mancora.
• Lead belt.
• First aid kit.
• Wesuit for men and women
• Pick up from the hotel to the Organos dock.

Not included:

• Food
• Return to the hotel

Recommendations for this tour:

• We suggest bringing a small backpack with your camera, hat, sunscreen, towels and a bottle of water.
• After the activity a change of clothes will be very effective to avoid catching a cold.

DAY 05: FREE MORNING AND TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT.

• Free morning to stroll along the Malecon of Mancora.
• Pick up and transfer to the airport.