El Angolo Game ReserveCerros de Amotape National ParkTumbes National ReserveNoroeste Amotapes-Manglares Biosphere ReserveBosques de Paz Transboundary Biosphere ReserveJaguay de La Choza
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Papayal

Papayal is a town in Tumbes district, Peru of about 5,484 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit: 24 beaches & coast, 3 churches and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are El Angolo Game Reserve, Cerros de Amotape National Park and Tumbes National Reserve.

4.0777° S, 80.7369° WPop. 5,484

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Within 30 km6 places
Within 50 km57
Must-see5
Notable45
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

El Angolo Game Reserve

Nature spot · 33 km · Piura

Cerros de Amotape National Park, national park near Papayal
Must-see

Cerros de Amotape National Park

National park · 38 km

Tumbes National Reserve, nature spot near Papayal
Must-see

Tumbes National Reserve

Nature spot · 69 km

Places near Papayal by type

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One day from Papayal

5 stops, one loop, back by 8:35 pm

143 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Papayal
  2. Noroeste Amotapes-Manglares Biosphere Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. El Angolo Game Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Bosques de Paz Transboundary Biosphere Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Loma Zapallalviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cerros de Amotape National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Papayal
Today’s loopPapayalStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Papayal?

Noroeste Amotapes-Manglares Biosphere Reserve (nature spot, about 9 km), El Angolo Game Reserve (nature spot, about 33 km), Cerros de Amotape National Park (national park, about 38 km), Bosques de Paz Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (nature spot, about 34 km), Jaguay de La Choza (attraction, about 13 km), Loma Zapallal (viewpoint, about 41 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Papayal?

57 places on Spotwander: 24 beaches & coast, 3 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 other attractions, 4 parks.

Which is the nearest beach to Papayal?

Plateritos Beach, about 31 km by road; Waltako (32 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Papayal?

Iglesia de Christo Pentecostes Ammi, about 34 km by road; Virgen de la Puerta (42 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Papayal?

Start in Papayal, visit Noroeste Amotapes-Manglares Biosphere Reserve, then El Angolo Game Reserve, then Bosques de Paz Transboundary Biosphere Reserve, then Loma Zapallal, then Cerros de Amotape National Park, and drive back — about 143 km by road in all.