Tumbes

"This department is the furthest north on the coast, bordering Ecuador. It is known for being small, mosquito-infested and excruciatingly hot. It also has amazing beaches with beautiful warm water and delicious food."

Peace Corps Hostel
Blue Point Hostel, Pan American Highway, Zorritos

S/.30 /person/night for PCVs

Low-key hostel on the beach in Zorritos, lovely beach that's usually not very crowded

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Tres Puntas Casa Grillo, Pan American Highway, Zorritos (Punta Camaron)

S/.30 /person/night for a room with a bathroom

S/.20 /person/night for a room with a communal bathroom

S/.10 /person/night for camping (includes palm frond shade)

It's a little tricky to get to because you need to take a mototaxi south from Zorritos (about 7-8 minutes), and there's nothing nearby. However, once you're there, you can enjoy an awesome, eco-friendly hostal on the beach that features lots of architecture using driftwood, 17 Peruvian hairless dogs (the owner breeds them), and a really relaxed and quiet environment. There is also always plenty of firewood for bonfires on the beach at night. The food at the kitchen is a bit pricey, so it's good to pick up fruit or snacks in Zorritos before heading to Tres Puntas. Also, you can pay a couple soles to use the kitchen and cook whatever you want usually.

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El Brujo, Tumbes (near the Plaza de Armas). Expensive, but absolutely delicious. Order the majarisco and the tacu tacu a lo macho.

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Destination: Aguas Termales


Thermal mud baths! Located about 20 minutes from the hostel Tres Puntas via mototaxi, these natural hot springs are FREE. Granted, they charge you 4 soles to use the water to clean yourself off afterwards, but it is a very relaxing experience Location and Travel

The owner of Tres Puntas arranged for the mototaxi to pick us up. Cost 7 soles each, I think (round trip).

Tips: Expect to get very dirty!

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