Go with your family to meet the marine animals
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Faune and flora, Discovery, Free time.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Eté.
Petit Futé
Where to stay - Lima ?
The map of your stay "Go with your family to meet the marine animals"
Detail of the stay : Go with your family to meet the marine animals
How to get there - Lima
Welcome to Perú!
Steps: Lima
International arrivals are made at Jorge-Chávez airport in Lima. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. This capital has been neglected by visitors, who are eager to resume another flight to a future Peruvian city. What a pity! Because this city has many surprises in store... In particular its pretty colonial district: Barranco, or the "Malecon" which allows you to stroll in the green spaces bordering the cliff, all with a view of the Pacific Ocean. It is also pleasant to go for a walk in the Miraflores district. You can visit the pyramid of Huaca Pucllana, more than 1,600 years old. In the evening it is illuminated, making it even more beautiful. Night in Lima
Places of interest : HUACA PUCLLANA
Swimming with sea lions
Steps: San Francisco
An unforgettable experience guaranteed! By taxi, go to the port of Callao (40 minutes from the centre of Lima) where a rally takes place at 10am. After a small 30-minute meeting, the 1h30 excursion can begin. On board the boat, presentation of the island of San Lorenzo, which is located off Lima, then arrived at the heart of a colony of several hundred sea lions. Time to take the plunge! These animals are very curious and will gladly come to play or jump next to you. Return to the port at 1pm, then back to the centre of Lima by taxi. Visit of the historic centre classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Archbishop's Palace, Government Palace, the unmissable San Francisco Monastery and its catacombs, as well as the famous wooden balconies typical of the colonial period in Lima, and walk along the Plaza de Armas. Visit the magnificent Larco Herrera Museum to learn more about Peruvian cultures and civilizations. Night in Lima.
Places of interest : MUSEO LARCO
On the way to the North
Steps: Los Órganos
Warning: check before departure to find out if the whales are indeed migrating. Take a plane to the Piura (1h40 flight time). Once in Piura, there are two ways to get to Mancora: either take a taxi or find a place in a "colectivo" (collective taxi, cheaper than a normal taxi). Journey of about 3 hours. In Mancora, many small bungalows by the beach. Stroll on the long stretches of sand, the most beautiful beaches of Peru. A real paradise for surfers or idleness enthusiasts. You can reach the small fishing village of Los Organos on foot, from the beach and return by motorcycle taxi. And keep an eye out for whales jumping off the coast. Night in Mancora
Places of interest : PLAYA TORTUGAS
Hello whales
Steps: El Ñuro
Departure at dawn for an excursion (from 5 years old) in the open sea. At this time of year, humpback whales come to the north coast of Peru to breed and raise their young. During whale watching, it is likely to see these magnificent cetaceans swimming, jumping out of the water, diving into the depths in groups. It is also possible to see the first games of the youngest, under the watchful eye of their imposing mother. A magical moment to share with the family. It is not uncommon to encounter dolphins and sea lions, and with a little luck other creatures. In the afternoon, snorkel with green turtles in Ñuro (10 min drive by colectivo or motorcycle taxi). Night in Mancora
