Cabeza de Vaca Archaeological Remains (Tumbes)
- Visiting Hours: during the era of the Chimú Civilization
- Location: 5 km south-west of Tumbes (10 minutes by car).
An archaeological site made from adobe and stone and occupied, according to researchers, since pre-Inca times, during the era of the Chimú culture and even during the Inca era itself. Pottery fragments, bones and stone tools have been discovered here, as well as a workshop in which shells including the Spondylus and other molluscs were worked on. An 8 km pebble path has been discovered, connecting this archaeological site with the coast. Other findings include an irrigation channel and a truncated pyramid or adobe huaca known as the «Cabeza de Vaca» or «Cow Head», which is 250 metres long, 100 metres wide and 15 metres high.
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Paseo Jerusalén (Jerusalem Promenade)
Visiting Hours: Daytime and at night. Location: Located on the 4th and 5th blocks of San Martín street. From the pedestrian street, visitors can enjoy mosaics depicting scenes from the birth, life, suffering and death of Jesus, culminating in...
Bolognesi Plaza
Visiting Hours: Daytime and at night. Location: Three blocks from the Plaza de Armas. A modern structure ringed by trees. In the centre there is a spectacular monument in honour of Francisco Bolognesi, hero of Arica. A: Tumbes main...
Malecón III Milenio (3rd Millennium Pier)
Visiting Hours: Daytime and at night. Location: Right bank of the Tumbes River. Located on the right bank of the Tumbes River, the pier protects the city from the river’s churning waters during the rainy months (January, April). From...
Mother Church of San Nicolás de Tolentino
Visiting Hours: During mass. Location: Main Plaza. Built in the 17th century by Augustinian priests. This Baroque church features two pointed arches, a double-gabled roof, and pointed domes covered with mosaics. Inside the church, the high altar is carved...
Main Plaza
Visiting Hours: Daytime and at night. Location: City centre. Restyled several years ago, a key attraction is the mosaic-covered acoustic shell. Known as «The Meeting of Two Worlds,» the image alludes to the arrival of the Spanish and the...
Cerros de Amotape (Amotape Hills) National Park (Contralmirante Villar)
Visiting Hours: Assistance in park Mon – Sun (including public holidays). Office hours Mon – Fri 9.00 am – 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm. Appropriate permit required. Location: 36 km from Tumbes (1 hour 20 minutes...
Tumbes National Reserve (Zarumilla)
Visiting Hours: All day. Location: 51 km north-east of Tumbes (3 hours in a 4×4). A habitat for species typical of the Amazonian jungle, mountains and coast, including the jaguar, the Andean condor and the Sechura fox. An important...
Manglares de Tumbes National Sanctuary (Zarumilla)
Visiting Hours: Daytime. Location: 30 km from Tumbes (50 minutes by car). An ecosystem rich in wildlife, the area is home to species such as the pygmy anteater, one hundred varieties of birds, 14 mammal species, 34 types of...
Cabeza de Vaca Archaeological Remains (Tumbes)
Visiting Hours: during the era of the Chimú Civilization Location: 5 km south-west of Tumbes (10 minutes by car). An archaeological site made from adobe and stone and occupied, according to researchers, since pre-Inca times, during the era of...
Puerto Pizarro Beach and Mangroves (Tumbes)
Visiting Hours: Daytime. The best time to visit is between May and December. In the rainy season (January to April) tours must be arranged 48 hours in advance. Location: 13 km from Tumbes (15 minutes by car). The Puerto...
Anniversary of the independence of Tumbes
Tumbes Begins: January -06 Ends: January -07 Authorities and the general public celebrated the anniversary of the cry for freedom of the city of Tumbes, with a Te Deum Mass, solemn meeting, flag raising and civic-military parade to be held in...
Tumbes Tourism Week
Begins: September-25 Ends: October- 02 A tourist Week is an event that brings together, for a period of one week, hundreds or thousands of tourists in a particular place (department, province, district, etc.). This Week is celebrated with the intention of...
Anniversary of the Mangroves of Tumbes National Sanctuary.
Begins: March -01 Ends: March – 02 Different cultural activities such as a photographic exhibition of the landscapes and diversity of flora and fauna in the Mangroves of Tumbes National Sanctuary, civic parade and parade in which different institutions from Tumbes participate.
Cultural Identity Week -Tumbes
Begins: May -14 Ends: May -18 Throughout the week there are passacaglias with groups of dancers, drawing and painting competitions, talks from famous men and women of letters and guided visits of the districts site museum.
Seviche Festival-Tumbes
Begins: May -01 Ends: May -01 A festival in which artists participate and dishes from different restaurants can be sampled, along with a competition for the best dish and artistic shows. It takes place in the Fuerte Chamochumbi facilities.
Rice with black scallops
White rice mixed with extract from black scallops, giving it an exquisite color and flavor. This dish is served with fried yucca and/or fried plantain.
