Major city · Peru
Zorritos
Skip unless you need a quiet beach stop between Tumbes and Máncora: half a day to one night is enough for the beach and thermal baths.
Zorritos is a small fishing village on Peru's Northern Coast, 30 km south of Tumbes. It has a long dark-sand beach, warm thermal baths at Hervideros and a relaxed pace. There is little to do beyond beach, food and sunsets, so it works as a short stopover or a low-key beach day, not a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PEN
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season, strong currents)
- Airport
- TBP
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Peru ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Peru's migration authority (Migraciones) or a Peruvian consulate; keep the entry record you receive, as hotels may ask for it.
- Peru ↗Machu Picchu entry is by timed ticket for a named circuit, with daily caps; in high season tickets sell out weeks or months ahead. Buy tickets only from the official Ministry of Culture seller or a licensed agency.
- Peru ↗The classic Inca Trail needs a permit booked through a licensed operator, often months ahead; the trail closes every February for maintenance.
- Peru ↗Altitude sickness is common above 2,500 m: ascend gradually, rest on day one, and ask a doctor before travel if you have heart or lung conditions.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Zorritos105 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Zorritos, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Peruvian sol (PEN, S/).Peru-wide
- SIM or eSIMClaro, Movistar, Entel and Bitel sell prepaid SIMs; register with your passport at official shops.Peru-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap; bottled or filtered.Peru-wide
- TippingRestaurants: About 10% if service is not included.Peru-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Peru-wide
- SafetyZorritos is safe for tourists during the day.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin; carry tissue and coins for public toilets.Peru-wide
- Emergency numbers105 police · 116 fire · 106 ambulance (samu) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays; strikes can shut roads and shops.Peru-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTBP Capitán FAP Pedro Canga Rodríguez Airport (Tumbes) (30 km (19 mi) north; colectivo or taxi to Zorritos, about 30 min).TBP Capitán FAP Pedro Canga Rodríguez Airport (Tumbes) (19 mi (30 km) north; colectivo or taxi to Zorritos, about 30 min).
- Getting aroundWalkable town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBottle of beerS/ 5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Moto-taxi ride (day)S/ 1
- Budget bedHostel or basic guesthouse bed, a night, per personPEN 30
- Mid-range bedDouble room with private bath, a night, per roomPEN 120
- High-end bedDouble room with private bath, a night, per roomPEN 200
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PEN 60 · Mid PEN 120 · High PEN 200
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TBP Capitán FAP Pedro Canga Rodríguez Airport (Tumbes) (30 km (19 mi) north; colectivo or taxi to Zorritos, about 30 min)TBP Capitán FAP Pedro Canga Rodríguez Airport (Tumbes) (19 mi (30 km) north; colectivo or taxi to Zorritos, about 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jul (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Mar (10 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zorritos: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable town. Moto-taxis cost S/1 (day) to S/2 (night) for short rides. For Hervideros or Bocapán, take a moto-taxi or a colectivo from the market.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Colectivo from the market, S/3, 20–30 min
Mangrove tours, city market and the first cross in South America.
Cerros de Amotape National Park
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Full-day tour from Zorritos or colectivo to the park entrance
Dry tropical forest with howler monkeys and birds; bring water and a guide.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or colectivo on the Panamericana, about 1 h
Surf, nightlife and more accommodation options.
Door to door: About 40 min
Colectivo or bus, about 30 min
Smaller beach town with good swimming.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Along the beachfront
Most hotels and hostels are on or near the main beach road; walkable to the water.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- S/ 50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- S/ 80–150 excl. bed
- High
- S/ 150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room with private bath1 × 1 night × PEN 120 | PEN 120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × PEN 120 | PEN 240 |
| Colectivo Tumbes–Zorritos, one way2 × PEN 3 | PEN 6 |
| Moto-taxi ride within town2 × PEN 2 | PEN 4 |
| Hervideros thermal baths entry2 × PEN 10 · check | PEN 20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PEN 39 |
| Trip total≈ PEN 215 per person per day, bed included | PEN 429 |
2026 estimate in soles; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Colectivo Tumbes–Zorritos | S/ 3 |
| Moto-taxi ride (day) | S/ 1 |
| Moto-taxi ride (night) | S/ 2 |
| Simple meal (ceviche or rice dish) | S/ 10–18 |
| Bottle of beer | S/ 5–8 |
| Hotel Arrecife double roomcheck | US$ 10–20 per person |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Strong currents and rip tides: swim only in calm areas and ask locals.
- Most shops close by 22:00; bring cash, no ATM in town (check).Most shops close by 10:00 PM; bring cash, no ATM in town (check).
- Mosquitoes at dusk, especially near the mangroves and thermal baths.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 105
- Fire
- 116
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 106
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police105
- Fire116
- Ambulance (SAMU)106
Embassy
The US embassy is in Lima; nearest consulate: check. Most other countries have embassies in Lima.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Colectivo Tumbes airport → Zorritos: about S/ 3–5, 30 min
- Moto-taxi across town: S/ 1–2
- Bus Zorritos → Máncora: about S/ 5–8, 1 h
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-see-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (KWAHN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DOHN-deh es-TAH lah PLAH-yah)
- Una cerveza, por favor — A beer, please (OO-nah ser-VEH-sah por fah-VOR)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Zorritos. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season, strong currents) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Hervideros thermal baths and Cerros de Amotape with opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages with last orders and cash-only warnings.
- Verified ATM and cash-out locations in Tumbes.
Sources
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