Piura is one of Peru's major cities, home to around 630,000 people.
Best time
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal
Weather
From highland cool to tropical warmth
Local favourites
Ganimedes
This vegetarian bakery and restaurant bakes great breads, and offers healthy breakfast & meals. Granola, yogurt, fresh fruit juices, and fri
Snack Bar Romano
Fantastic ceviche and other local specialties abound at this old favorite.
Matteo's Vegetarian Restaurante
Good vegetarian food for S/8-15. Wide ranging menu, includes fruit yogurts, soups, etc.
Don Pareche
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.
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hospedaje Los Cocos Inn
Table Tennis, Table Football, kitchen facilities and outdoor courtyard. Very pleasant family run hostel set in a nicely decorated colonial h
Suite Plaza Hostal
Mini breakfast included in price but rooms are basic and the building rather deteriorated. Close to Plaza de Armas. Wi-Fi included but recep
Hotel Peru
A decent budget option, ask for a room facing the interior shafts, street traffic is hectic in the area.
Algarrobo Inn
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
Hostal San Jose
Bookable online.