Travel Guide Paita

This large town, located 57 km northwest of the regional capital, Piura, is home to the famous church of San Lucas de Colán and, in the center, the Basílica La Merced, which gleams with all its stained glass. Both are worth a visit. The house of Manuelita Sáenz, Bolívar's companion and the only known female libertadora, is the other attraction in Paita.The beaches near Colán, Yarila and Cangrejos are ideal for refreshing your mind and body after the heat. Little frequented, we appreciate a moment of calm and relaxation Paita is located on a small peninsula south of the mouth of the Rio Chira and is the main port of the Piura region.