Piura

Piura is the capital city of the region of Piura in northern Peru. It's a bit bustly and not overly beautiful, yet still has an attractive air, and is a great place to gobble down some tasty Peruvian cuisine.

Travel to Piura

Fly to Piura

The airport (IATA Flight Code: PIU) has Flights to Chiclayo and Lima. Airlines come and go frequently, LATAM seems to have the strongest hold. Avianca also has affordable Flights to Lima. Flights leave around 06:30, 14:00, and another later in the evening.

Travel on a Bus in Piura

National buses run along the Panamerican Highway from Lima to Piura (17 hours) & some to the border with Ecuador.

ITTSA has luxury buses to:

• Trujillo 7 hours (S/30 in Semi-cama, S/40 in Sofa-Cama)
• Lima 17 hours (S/90 in Semi-cama, S/120 in Sofa-Cama)

Other transport enterprises are Transportes Linea, Oltursa and Transportes Flores, which have frequent buses to Chiclayo, Trujillo (Peru) | Trujillo and to Lima.

Bus lines that run to the north include EPPO and El Dorado.

What to see in Piura

Some wonderful colonial architecture, gorgeous plazas and parks, a large market, and a museum are found in Piura.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Piura

• Plaza del Sol Shopping Center | Cusco, Ayacucho y Huancavelica 1 block west of Main Plaza, in the downtown - Has cinemas (Cineplanet), a food court, shops, two department stores (Ripley and Saga Falabella) and ATMs Globalnet/BCP Cajero Automático.

• C.C. Plaza de la Luna | Esquina Grau con Gullman - Has cinemas (UVK Multicines), a food court, shops, a supermarket Metro and automatic cashiers.

• C.C. Real Plaza Piura | Av. Sánchez Cerro 234 esq. Av. Vice - Zone Industrial Piura - Has cinemas (Cineplanet), a food court, shops, a supermarket (Plaza Vea), two department stores (Ripley and Oechsle), a homecenter (Promart) and automatic cashiers.

• C.C. Open Plaza Piura | Av. Andrés Avelino Cáceres S/N esq. Av. Guillermo Irazola - Urb. Miraflores - Castilla - Has cinemas (Cinemark), a food court, shops, a supermarket (TOTTUS), a department store (Saga Falabella), a homecenter (Sodimac) and automatic cashiers.

Halal Restaurants in Piura

The city of Piura is among the best places to eat Halal in Perú. Try ceviche; fish and other types of seafood are always fresh.Another options are leche de tigre (tiger's milk, obviously is not made of a tiger), seco de chabelo, jalea, etc. Food is not particularly spicy in the Mexican sense, though there is a good deal of hot onion and citrus juice in ceviche. In Piura city you can visit El Caracol Azul restaurant, La Santitos or Cafe Capuchino.

If you want to eat traditional food, you can visit Catacaos city or Sullana city (have a care in Sullana); both have great restaurants, particularly those of Don Carlos in Sullana. In the mountains around Ayabaca it is feasible to find restaurants where they serve cuy (Guinea Pig), as well as food with more ají.

• Ganimedes | Jiron Lima 440 ☎ +51 73 329 176 | Opening Hours: 07:00-22:00 US$2-3 Ahis Vegetarian bakery and restaurant bakes great breads, and offers healthy breakfast & meals. Granola, yogurt, fresh fruit juices, and friendly help.

• Snacks Bar Romano | Ayacucho 580 ☎ +51 73 323399 | Opening Hours: 07:00-22:00 S/7-18 Fantastic ceviche and other local specialties abound at this old favorite.

• Matteo's Vegetarian Restaurante - on the main plaza - Good Vegetarian food for S/8-15. Wide ranging menu, includes fruit yogurts, soups, etc.

• Don Pareche | one block south of the Plaza De Armas on Jiron Tacna - Good atmosphere, seafood, desserts and friendly service.

• Pizzeria Trattoria La Nonna - Pizzas, starters, Pasta, desserts in a very nice place with very good atmosphere and Italian music, in the center of the old town.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Piura

Piura - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Piura, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Piura. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Piura and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Piura. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Piura. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inPiura: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Piura.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Piura: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Piura, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Piura.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Piura, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Piura, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Piura and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Piura, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Piura, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Piura without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Piura is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Piura.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Piura is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Piura, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Piura Media: info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

In all Piura are options to sleep. See Street View for more hotels.

• Qispi Kay Hostel Piura evelasquezm94@ Los cedros 187 Miraflores, Castilla Besides The Stadium "Miguel Grau" ☎ +51974125775 +51 073615424 Check-in: 12:00 / Check-out: 13:00 Price S/25 with fan, Wi-Fi Bar for the guests, yoga lessons, gym, shared kitchen, dance lessons, muaythai lessons, free citi tour, free bikes, free access to the clubs, Colapongs, restaurant, personalized services, concerts live in the restaurant.

• Hospedaje Los Cocos Inn - Av. Jose Olaya 197 Miraflores, Castilla S/20 room with TV, fan, Wi-Fi - Aable Tennis, Table Football, kitchen facilities and outdoor courtyard. Very pleasant family run hostel set in a nicely decorated colonial house with period features and a lovely outdoor area with large bird cage. Near the centre. Beds were slightly squeeky but comfortable enough. Very good value for money.

• Hostal San Jose - Av. Grau 1737 ☎ +51 73 305865 +S/60-120 - Bookable online.

• Suite Plaza Hostal S/55 single room with fan - Mini breakfast included in price but rooms are basic and the building rather deteriorated. Close to Plaza de Armas. Wi-Fi included but reception is dodgy in some rooms on upper floors.

• Hostal América S/52 a night for single room with fan, more for AC - Free 1 Mbps Wi-Fi+computers, no charge on cards, nice and clean rooms. Located in Ovalo Bolognesi, close to most bus offices, and in what some would call a medium safe area but still just 5 minutes walk from Plaza de Armas. Has restaurant with fast food and room service.

Other hotels and hostels exist, including ritzier places where you can pay American prices if you want. For example:

• Casa Andina Premium - About US$100 per day Quite nice, located in a residential neighborhood.

• Costa del Sol - About US$65 per day

• Hotel Peru | Arequipa 476 ☎ +51 73 333 421 - From S/ 28 Checkout: 11:00 A decent budget option, ask for a room facing the interior shafts, street traffic is hectic in the area.

• Algarrobo Inn | Los Cocos 389 close to Transportes Linea ☎ +51 73 30 7450 - Double room S/80-120 with-without air-conditioning - Has reasonable rooms (old but clean) with private bathroom, TV and wifi. Good hot showers. For S/10 per person you can use a nearby swimming pool. Also offers breakfast for S/7-15.

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Stay Safe

Widespread rains and flooding in early 2023 caused extensive damage in low-lying Lima neighbourhoods beside the Huaycoloro River and in coastal cities (including Trujillo (Peru) | Trujillo, Chiclayo and Piura) on the northern coast, with 200,000 homes lost in the first few months of the year, 98 dead, 2,625 kilometers of roads and 242 bridges damaged.[https://]}}

Be very careful if you decide to change money with the street changers. They are known to rip off tourists, for example by tampering with their calculators to display a wrong amount, or by exchanging one of your bills with a fake one and giving it back to you, claiming it is broken. Better use an established money exchange (casa de cambio) or even banks. Or, if you are on your way south through Peru, wait for Arequipa, which has plenty of money exchanges with great rates.

Travel Next

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The city of Colán hosts the oldest church in South America, but has no priest and therefore is only used on Sundays for mass. The beach by this quiet town is much more relaxed than in Mancora. There are bungalows maintained by a retired Belgian man who also runs a restaurant for his guests. Rooms are very affordable at S/20 per day, but food is about the same price. To access Colán, one must get off at where the main highway intersects the road into the city and catch a moto or colectivo into town.

In Ayabaca is the famous statue of Sr. Cautivo, one of the most powerful saints in Peru. Every October thousands of pilgrims walk from as far as Lima and Ecuador to adore this miraculously created image of Jesus, which was carved by artisans who disappeared from a sealed room after completing the figure, accepting no payment.Ayabaca is also close to Bosque de Cuyas, one of the most accessible remnants of cloud forest on the western slopes of the Andes. To see the forest, which hosts over 140 species of birds in a mere 600 hectares, it is best to employ a guide for S/12 per day from the village of Yacupampa, about 5 minutes from Ayabaca in mototaxi. Lodging can be had in several hotels (S/15-30 per day) around the main plaza in Ayabaca.

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