Mancora It is a coastal town in the department of Piura in Peru.
To get
Direct to Máncora you can only get there by land. Temporary flights from Lima to the Mancora airfield, operated by Wayra Airlines. The closest commercial flights airports are the airport of the city of Talara and of Tumbes. There are private transport companies that offer taxi services from both airports directly to Máncora, which can be reached from the south by the Pan-American highway from any city on this route, as well as from Ecuador departing from the cities of Guayaquil, Machala Y Basin.lime to Mancora, Terrestrial Approximate total time: 20 hrs. due to road works lime go to one of the various transport companies that take you to Mancora by bus.lime to Mancora, Air Approximate total time: 1.40 hrs. From lime take a flight to Talara.It is good to take the flight tomorrow to arrive in the afternoon to Mancora. Take into account that the land section from Talara to Mancora is 1 hour and the one of Tumbes to Mancora It is 2 hrs. In both airports there are private taxis that can take you directly to Mancora, there are also buses.
Travel
In motorcycle taxis.
Watch
the beaches are good for some surfing and body surfing
Do
Poza de Barro: Delicious high temperature natural pool with healing properties. It is located northeast of Mancora. There are four possibilities to get there: Moto taxi (30 min), horse (2 hrs), bicycle (1 hr) or walking (4 hrs).
Los Pilares de la Quebrada Fernández: Located to the west of the mud pit, an hour and a half walk from the hamlet called Fernández, this wonderful place enjoys little popularity. A tributary of the river that finally empties into Mancora, relaxes and nature forms three beautiful pools of water, refreshing for bathing, with small waterfalls between them. The place, surrounded by large rocks and birds, is ideal to spend one or two nights in a tent.
Mangroves of Puerto Pizarro, Tumbes: Just 120 kms north of Mancora is Puerto Pizarro, a small border town famous for the extraction of the delicious black shells. Fresh and salt water converge at the mouth of the Tumbes river, where the so-called mangroves grow. The Mangroves of Tumbes were created in 1988 and have an area of 2972 hectares, where a protected flora and fauna inhabit. It is the roots of these trees called magles are the black shells. The Island of Love and the Island of Birds can be visited on interesting boat tours.
To buy
In Mancora an ideal place to buy any type of art. On the Boulevard de los Artesanos you will find lamps, hats, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pictures, paintings, all kinds of handmade arts.
To eat
Drink and go out
Sleep
There is a variety of hostels and accommodations at reasonable prices. Prices vary between 3 to 20 dollars, depending on the communities and location.
- The Point Hostels MANCORA BEACH[1]. The most recent The Point Hostel is located on the white sand and blue waters of the beaches of Mancora and just a few steps from the most famous surf breaks in northern Peru. Mancora is eternal summer made to enjoy, relax in a hammock for hours, play soccer and go swimming on the beach right in front of the hostel, or simply lie on a towel and tan all day. In the evening, cool off with one or two cold drinks in the "Poto Blanco Bar" with stunning views of the sunset. The hostel is inspired by Bali, it has lots of greenery and rooms made of bamboo.
- Rio Hotels Mancora[2] Address: Calle Tumbes 346 (At the back of the Mancora Health Center) New Low Cost Hotel, Located In A Quiet Area, Perfect To Rest Well! Clean Rooms, All with: Wi-Fi, LCD Cable-TV, Private Bathroom, Hot Water, Fan, Single Private from S / 30, Double Private S / 55. Garage, Air Conditioning, Jacuzzi, 5 minutes from downtown and the beach by motorcycle-taxi. [email protected], telephone: 51 (73) 411 596
Surroundings
In Máncora there is not much to do, you can go to the surrounding places.
- Los Órganos - 15 minutes from Máncora by EPPO bus. It is another small spa with less fame than Máncora, it is quieter.
- Punta Sal - 30 minutes from Máncora by Collective Taxi, in the Tumbes Region. It is another spa somewhat larger than Máncora and the Royal Decameron Punta Sal hotel is located there, with the all-inclusive system.