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Paita to Lima

From PEN 80.00

10 bus optionsFirst Bus : 16:00Last Bus : 16:15BOOK NOW

Paita to Chimbote

From PEN 60.00

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Paita to Trujillo

From PEN 55.00

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Lima to Paita

From PEN 80.00

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Chimbote to Paita

From PEN 60.00

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About Paita

Paita is the capital of the province with the same name, which is one of the 8 provinces that are part of the department of Piura. At the territory that covers the province, close to the mouth of the Chira river, were settled the first human groups of the region, developing for centuries until communities and populated places were established, among the ones stand out the tallan ethnic group. The culture of the tallanes is characterized by the maritime and coast lifestyle of the people, always linked to the s...ea and the fishing activity. As a city, it was founded by the Spanish in 1532 during the colonial period, under the name of San Francisco de Paita de la Buena Esperanza, although over the years the city would be known just as Paita. The origin of the city's name is quechua voices, which make reference to the desert and the loneliness that it represents. Some people give a poetic interpretation to the name as the city of God, solitary in the desert, although it's nearer to be place that is alone in the desert.

Travel tips for Paita

-Paita is located at 35,4 mi (57 km) from the city of Piura, at the seashore of the Pacific Ocean.-It's the third port of Peru, after the ones of Callao and Chimbote.-One of the most crowded beaches by the summer vacationers is Colan, considered one of the most amazing of the north coast, located at just 15 min from Paita.-If you walk across the main street you will find numerous restaurants and hotels that are recommended among the best that you can find in Paita.-When you swim in any of the near beaches it's recommended to drag your feet a little bit, to avoid the groups of rays that are placed in some areas.-Sun glasses, hats, light clothes and sunscreen are indispensable, since for being a Piura city, the sun rays and the sensation of heat are intense (especially in summer days).-A natural attraction in Paita is the view that you can obtain of the moon, immense and of a brilliant color, that makes fall in love the imagination of the travelers. If there is a clear night, take advantage of it to live a romantic experience as there are few, under the sky of Paita.-Have by hand a bottle of potable water, you won't be dehydrate while you go across the city in a day of strong h...eat.-The repellent against mosquito will help at night when you sleep at some places in Paita. Avoid to be bitten!How to get around in Paita?The main mean of transportation in the city of Paita is the mototaxi, since the urban area is little and the distances are short. The average cost of the vehicles is s/ 2 to s/ 6. You can also board to shared taxis for a similar rate, although in general they are used to go to other districts of the province, where are placed the rest tourist attractions of the area.Risks and cautions of PaitaThe risks that you can face in Paita are of natural kind, as a heat stroke. It affects mainly children and old men. Look at the temperatures before travelling if you do your route with those risky groups.Another risk is the theft. Avoid to show your highly valued objects in public and also avoid to go by yourself to desolate places. If you are cautious like that, you won't have any worries.Recently there have occured sanitary crisis due to the propagation of illnesses as dengue, zika and chikungunya in the district of Piura. Nevertheless, the risks have been reduced with sanitary campaigns and dusting, but take your preventive measures just in case.

Paita weather

Best time to visit Paita

A good moment to visit Paita is in September, on the 24th to participate of the religious important date Virgen de Las Mercedes.

Climate in Paita

-The climate in Paita is warm, although with humidity most of the year, with average temperatures of 80,6 °F (27 °C).

The things to do in Paita

Nightlife in Paita

Skylight y la Cabaña Discotecas

Location: Panam. 160 - Km. 1
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Discoteca Baywatch

Location: Jr. Hermanos Cárcamo s/n
Hours: no available information
Rate: no available information

La Chozita

Location: Calle Junín 472
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Rate: no available information

Where to eat in Paita?

Berry’s Restaurant

Loation: Urb. Isabel Barreto II etapa O-18 (in front of the UGEL)
Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: low-cost menu from s/ 7
One of the most crowded restaurants of Paita, due to its variety of dishes, its service, and low-cost rates. We could recommend the ceviche mixto and cachema.

Restaurante El Crucero

Location: Malecón Jorge Chávez
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Price: no available information
It's a little but welcoming restaurant, with a view over the sea of Paita and the ships. The menu has traditional dishes, made of sea ingredients. The service is nice and fast, you won't have to wait long time to taste the ceviche or a succulent rice with shellfish.

The tourist places to see in Paita are:

Plaza de Armas of Paita

Location: downtwn of the city
Hours: all day
Price: free entrance
Even if it's a little square, its charm is great. It's the main meeting point of locals in Paita, where the civic events take place. Furthermore it's surrounded by constructions and colonial mansions.

Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Merced

Location: Av. La Merced, close to the Plaza de Armas.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: free entrance
It's the oldest church of the Piura department, with an antiquity that dates from middle of the 16th century. Its structure suffered diverse natural disasters, reason why the church was restored and combines different architecture styles. You can distinguish the Rococo, Baroque and Churrigueresco style among others. Inside there is a deep devotion to the image of the Virgen de las Mercedes, patron saint that is paid tribute to in September.

Casa Manuelita Sáenz

Location: Jr. Nueva de Pozo N° 391
Hours: Monday to Saturday/ 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: you may ask the access to the owners.
It's a construction of great historic value, since it was the last home of the woman who captivated the liberator Simon Bolivar, standing out also due to its tireless and valuable contribution to the Independence cause.

Port of Paita

Location: at 2 min. from the Plaza de Armas
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: you need a special permission
The port is considered one of the oldest in Peru and from there you can see all kind of ships sailing through the Paita sea.

The things to do in Paita

Yacila beach

Location: at just 8 mi (13 km) to the south-west of Paita
Hours: all day
Price: free entrance
This small beach measures 1509 feet (460 meters) long and 656 feet (200 meters) wide and usually was called the beach of artisan fishermen, although during the summer becomes a beach of white sand and not so deep waters, just ideal for the people who look for calm, sun and some adventure. Nearby you can practice sport fishing, rappel in the cliffs, swimming and sandboarding, since there is a sand dune of 49 feet (15 meters).

Foca Island

Location: at 23 km. (20 min.) from the port of Paita.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: free entrance
It's the only Peruvian island of easy access to the people who want to learn about the huge marine biodiversity of the coast region. Among the species that you will contemplate on the route, there are seals, turtles, dolphins, penguins and guano birds.

Adventure sports in Colan beach

Location: at 15 min. from the city, take a combi for s/ 2
In the emerald color waters of this crowded beach are practiced sports as surf, windsurf, jet ski, paragliding and quad bikes. If you have never tried, this is your chance, there are also instructors to teach you. Colan is one of the favorite destination to the traveler who recognize the sentence Sun of colan and moon of Paita, since in Colan you can enjoy an excellent climate of beautiful twilights and in Paita you can appreciate the majesty of an immense silver moon. If you go to get to know this paradise beach with your family, you will get the best out of it.

Typical dishes in Paita

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As Paita is a port city and of ancestral marine tradition, the main dishes of the gastronomy are made of fish and other sea species.

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The mackerell is cleaned to be boiled for 5 minutes. Once it's ready, you add a sauce of chilly pepper, onion, tomato, coriander, lemon juice, salt and oil. It's served with boiled manioc and sliced fried banana.

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The preparation of this dish doesn't vary a lot from the one of other coast cities. To cook it, you boil fish slices in lemon juice, all of it with onions, salt, chilly peppers and coriander. Once that is ready, it's served with potatoes and a lettuce leaf.

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This ray omelette is made cleaning well the ray and leaving it in water 24 hours, before preparing it. When it's ready the fish pass through hot water and then is put in a bowl of eggs onions and other spices. You mix up all the ingredients and put them in a frying pan with oil, until it's crunchy and gold-colored. Enjoy it as with the side dish that you prefer.

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In the preparation of this dish, you take the fish cut in slices, seasoned with salt and pepper. Then you put them in a dressing of chilly pepper, garlic, tomato and onions. The combination is boiled in a closed pot for 10 minutes, and you add coriander and a chilly pepper. And you wait until the steam cooks it. Enjoy it with a boiled manioc and rice. Something just exquisite!!

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This nourishing dish is made of fishes and shellfishes. First you fry the slices of fish with onion, garlic, tomato, chilly pepper and the spices. Then you add some wine and leave it cook for 5 minutes. And afterwards you put it in a soup of fish heads and mussels. At the end it's served with shellfish, mussels, with lemon, salt and pepper.

Accomodations in Paita

Marina del Bay

Location: Hermanos Cárcamo 114
Rate: s/ 55 - s/ 166
Located in the heart of the city, facing the sea, this hotel provides the amenities that all modern traveler needs. The rooms have air conditioning and an excellent view to the marine landscape, private bathrooms with a bathtub, TV, wifi, and besides that room service, laundry, breakfast and its own restaurant - coffee shop.

Important dates in Paita

Festividad de la Virgen de las Mercedes de Paita

September the 24th

This celebration is one of the most important in the province of Paita, since it joins together thousands of parishioners who participate of the religious activities with masses, processions and fairs. The central day of the activities is the 24th, when there is a procession with the image of the virgin across the main streets of Paita.

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Paita weather

Best time to visit Paita

Climate in Paita

The things to do in Paita

Nightlife in Paita

Skylight y la Cabaña Discotecas

Discoteca Baywatch

La Chozita

Where to eat in Paita?

Berry’s Restaurant

Restaurante El Crucero

The tourist places to see in Paita are:

Plaza de Armas of Paita

Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Merced

Casa Manuelita Sáenz

Port of Paita

The things to do in Paita

Yacila beach

Foca Island

Adventure sports in Colan beach

Typical dishes in Paita

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Accomodations in Paita

Important dates in Paita

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