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Catacaos
Town in Piura, Peru

Catacaos

Catacaos is a town in the Piura Province, Piura Region, Peru.

Plan a trip to Catacaos→From Chiclayo

It is known for its gastronomy and crafts.

How locals move

Getting around Catacaos the local way

  • Go nextTo access Colán, one must get off at where the main highway intersects the road into the city and catch a moto or colectivo into town.
  • Go nextTo see the forest, which hosts over 140 species of birds in a mere 600 hectares, it is best to employ a guide for S/12 per day from the village of Yacupampa, about 5 minutes from Ayabaca in mototaxi.

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