Máncora primarily relies on road transport for arrivals and departures, with a main bus terminal in the town. The closest airports are in Talara, Tumbes, and Piura, requiring onward ground travel to reach Máncora.
By Air (and then land)
Fly to Talara (TYL): This airport is approximately 75 km south of Máncora, about 1 hour and 15 minutes away by car. From Talara, you can take a private taxi or van directly to Máncora.
Fly to Tumbes (TBP): Located about 105 km north of Máncora, a land transfer takes around 1.5 hours. Taxis and vans are available from the airport.
Fly to Piura (PIU): This airport is around 131 km from Máncora. The drive from Piura to Máncora typically takes about 2.5 to 3 hours by van or bus. Flights to Piura are frequent, offered by airlines such as LATAM and Sky Airline Peru.
Flights from Lima to these regional airports generally take about 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours.
By Bus
Direct buses from Lima to Máncora: This journey covers approximately 1,200 km and can take around 18 to 19 hours. Fares can range from S/. 60 to S/. 175 (approximately $16 to $47 USD). Major bus companies like Oltursa, Cruz del Sur, Excluciva, and Civa operate this route.
Buses from Guayaquil, Ecuador to Máncora: This route takes about 7 hours and 41 minutes, with an average cost of $30.
Buses from other Peruvian cities: Máncora is accessible by bus from cities like Chimbote, Chiclayo, Trujillo, Sullana, and Organos.
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