UNIVERSITY OF PIURA
Piura is known as the land of eternal sunshine, with dreamy beaches, artisan villages, and miraculous lagoons. It is also a region renowned for its exquisite cuisine and the warmth and faith of its people. Some of the city's tourist attractions include:
Piura City – Ayabaca – Conchaque – Amotape Hills – Huaringas Lagoons – Catacaos – Chulucanas – Cabo Blanco Beach – Los Órganos Beach – Máncora Beach – Sechura Beach – Lobitos Beach – Colán Beach
Gastronomy
In Piuran cuisine we can find fish stews or jellies, dishes based on prawns, yucca or plantain, accompanied by dried beef or fish.
The city has several options for enjoying these dishes; here we recommend some of the most well-known restaurants in Piura:
- Tayanti
- Paprika
- Tao Piura
- La Tomasita
- The New Chili Pepper
- The Square
- L'ancora Grill
Accommodation
For accommodation, you can choose from the hotels located closest to the university campus. Some of them are:
- Hotel Rio Verde Classic Casa Andina Private Collection View website
- Hotel Angolo View website
- Hotel Los Portales View website
- Hotel Costa del Sol View website
- Hotel Gran Palma View website
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Climate: 29° during the day / 18° at night. |
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Health: It is necessary to use sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat to protect yourself from the sun's rays |
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Mobility: Only use taxis from companies that guarantee your safety. UDEP Taxi: Price list /Taxi Piura: (073) 323999/ Safe Taxi Piura: (073) 202669 |
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Currency: 1 USD = 3.24PEN / 1 EUR = 3.95PEN |
National festivities and events
- June 15th. Corpus Christi – Cajamarca
- June 24 Inti Raymi – Cusco
- June 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day – Callao, Lima
Other destinations
Trujillo, Chiclayo, Tumbes, Cusco, Arequipa, Puno, Peruvian Amazon, Ica, Huaraz.




