Isla del Amor in Tumbes: location and how to get there
Visit Isla del Amor from Puerto Pizarro: how to get there by boat, what to do, how to arrange your return and which tour to choose.
Visit Isla del Amor from Puerto Pizarro: how to get there by boat, what to do, how to arrange your return and which tour to choose.
If this topic interests you, take a look at our tour love island visit to turn this idea into a real Puerto Pizarro experience. You may also find this guide useful: Where is Puerto Pizarro? Getting there from Tumbes and the airport if you are still planning your visit.
Isla del Amor, or Love Island, is in the Puerto Pizarro bay area in Tumbes, northern Peru. You reach it by boat from Puerto Pizarro. Visit it as your main destination or include it in a trip through the mangroves and Bird Island.
How do you get to Isla del Amor?
- Travel to Puerto Pizarro and confirm the meeting point with your operator.
- Tell the operator how many people are travelling and whether you want to visit only the island or make several stops.
- Agree on the departure time, time on the island and return to the pier.
- Wear a life jacket when boarding. Departures are coordinated around the tide and conditions on the day.
What can you do on Isla del Amor?
Enjoy the beach setting, take photographs and spend time by the sea. If you also want to explore mangrove channels and watch birds, choose a route that includes those stops. Ask your guide which activities are possible on the day of your visit.
Are Isla del Amor and Bird Island the same place?
They are different places. Isla del Amor is a stop for enjoying the beach setting. Bird Island is visited for birdwatching from the boat, without going ashore. A tour can combine both, but check its itinerary before booking.
Bird Island in Tumbes: location and boat visitsWhich tour includes Isla del Amor?
Avis Tours' island visit includes a return boat trip and has a listed duration of 2 hours. The Isla del Amor, birds and mangroves route has a listed duration of 1 to 2 hours and adds birdwatching and travel through the channels. Ask how much time you will have on the island with each option: the total tour duration is not the same as the time spent ashore.
View the Isla del Amor visit: price, duration and inclusionsView the Isla del Amor, birds and mangroves tourHow much does visiting the island cost?
The price depends on your route and group size. Avis Tours' tour pages show the group rate and its equivalent per person. Confirm the total for your number of travellers, the return trip and any personal expenses before booking.
What to bring and what to confirm before leaving
- Water, sunscreen, a hat and a bag to protect your phone.
- Cash for personal expenses.
- Your return time and the point where the boat will pick you up.
- Sea conditions before entering the water, and your guide's instructions.
- Take your rubbish back to the pier to protect the surroundings.
Destination information
Puerto Pizarro and its islands on the official Perú Travel website (in Spanish)
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