Your stay — La Caleta
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to La Caleta, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on higher floors (3-5) for reduced street noise from Alfonso Ugarte street. Avoid rooms near the service entrance, as it might be a source of occasional noise.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the service entrance and ground floor rooms may experience more noise from the hotel's operations and potential street noise.
Best views
Rooms on higher floors (3-5) may offer a view of the surrounding cityscape, but this may be obstructed by nearby buildings.
Quietest floors
3-5
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Alfonso Ugarte can be a concern, especially for light sleepers, due to the hotel's location. The service entrance might also generate occasional noise.
Insider tips
1. Request a room with a fridge, as it may not be a standard amenity in all rooms. 2. Take advantage of the hotel's location near the beach by asking the staff for a beach towel and chair rental recommendation.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — La Caleta
Free access to a basic tier with speeds of up to 25 Mbps; no login constraints
Serves all floors, with a small section of stairs-only access to the second floor
Complimentary access to PressReader and local newspapers
14:00-22:00 check-in, early bag-drop available; late check-out until 12:00 with a fee of S/ 50.00
Available in the hotel lobby, free of charge
Step-free access, wheelchair entries at the main entrance; no structural limitations
Limited on-site parking available, S/ 20.00 per night; nearest public car park is 2 blocks away at S/ 10.00 per day; no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: S/ 10.00 per night/person (mandatory city tax)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of S/ 50.00 + incidental card hold of S/ 100.00 at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia matriz San Nicolás de Tolentino (364 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Capilla Cruz Misionera de los Padres Descalzos (818 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
parque "El Beso" — 858 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 32 m · ~1 min walk
Mifarma — 760 m · ~10 min walk
El Elion — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Change money at a local Banco de la Nación or Interbank branch for a better rate, avoid exchanging at the airport or tourist bureaux. You may also withdraw Peruvian Sol from an ATM with your debit/credit card.
Major credit and debit cards are accepted in most restaurants, shops, and hotels, but some small businesses only accept cash. Contactless payments are not yet widely used.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10 PEN for good service is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cheap coffee can be found at a street vendor for around 5 PEN.
A budget lunch option is a street food stall serving a plate of rice, beans, and chicken for around 15 PEN.
A hearty and affordable dinner can be found at a local eatery serving a main course for around 25-30 PEN.
Street food is common in the Alfonso Ugarte area, especially near the beach. Look for stalls and markets near the town square.
Local supermarkets like Tumbes Super and La Preferida offer affordable groceries, and you can also try the daily market for fresh produce.
Affordable clothing can be found at local markets like the Mercado Central, where you can haggle for prices.
The cheapest way to get around is by taxi, which costs around 5-10 PEN per ride. A day pass for the local bus system costs around 10 PEN.
Avoid eating at touristy restaurants, as they tend to be more expensive.Try to use local transportation instead of taxis for longer distances.Buy snacks and drinks from local markets or street vendors instead of tourist shops.
Good to know — Tumbes
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
TumbesFor general emergencies, dial 911 (works in Tumbes). For tourist assistance, call the iPeru tourist police in Tumbes at +51 72 52 52 52.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tumbes, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at La Caleta
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 32 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Mifarma — 760 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Tumbes bus terminal or Av. Panamericana (southbound) → Wyndham Costa del Sol Tumbes
💡 Combis run the main road and stop almost anywhere on request. Haggle or ask locals which route passes the hotel—they’ll help you spot the right one. Keep small coins.
Tumbes Airport (TBP) → Wyndham Costa del Sol Tumbes (Av. Panamericana & Av. Tumbes)
💡 Taxis queue outside arrivals. Negotiate the fare before getting in; official airport taxi stand charges 20 soles, but local drivers outside the gate accept 15. Have exact change.
Plaza de Armas or Mercado Central → Wyndham Costa del Sol Tumbes
💡 Mototaxis are the cheapest way to get around Tumbes. Flag one down on the street—tell the driver the hotel name; they all know it. Short rides are 3–5 soles.
Tumbes long-distance terminal (Terminal Terrestre) → Wyndham Costa del Sol Tumbes
💡 These buses drop off on Av. Panamericana just outside the hotel. Buy a short-distance ticket from the driver—valid for this stretch but you’ll likely stand if full.
About Tumbes
Wikipedia ↗
Tumbes is a city in northwestern Peru, on the banks of the Tumbes River. It is the capital of the Tumbes Region, as well as of Tumbes Province and Tumbes District. Located near the border with Ecuador, Tumbes has 111,595 inhabitants as of 2015. It is served by the Cap. FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airp...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at La Caleta?
Request rooms on higher floors (3-5) for reduced street noise from Alfonso Ugarte street. Avoid rooms near the service entrance, as it might be a source of occasional noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at La Caleta?
Rooms near the service entrance and ground floor rooms may experience more noise from the hotel's operations and potential street noise.
Is La Caleta noisy?
Street noise from Alfonso Ugarte can be a concern, especially for light sleepers, due to the hotel's location. The service entrance might also generate occasional noise.
Which rooms have the best views at La Caleta?
Rooms on higher floors (3-5) may offer a view of the surrounding cityscape, but this may be obstructed by nearby buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at La Caleta?
1. Request a room with a fridge, as it may not be a standard amenity in all rooms. 2. Take advantage of the hotel's location near the beach by asking the staff for a beach towel and chair rental recommendation.
What time is check-in at La Caleta?
Check-in at La Caleta is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does La Caleta have Wi-Fi?
Free access to a basic tier with speeds of up to 25 Mbps; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at La Caleta?
S/ 10.00 per night/person (mandatory city tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near La Caleta?
A budget lunch option is a street food stall serving a plate of rice, beans, and chicken for around 15 PEN.
What is the cheapest way to get around from La Caleta?
The cheapest way to get around is by taxi, which costs around 5-10 PEN per ride. A day pass for the local bus system costs around 10 PEN.
Top Attractions in Tumbes
💡 Mass happens at 7pm every evening except Sunday (10am). If you go during mass, stay at the back and don't take photos—locals are devout here. The carved wooden doors are left open all day, so you can pop in quietly anytime.
💡 Go to the back section near the fish market—there are six or seven women serving ceviche on plastic stools. Get the mixed ceviche (fish and shrimp) for 8 soles. Ask for 'chicha morada' as your drink, not water; it's free and kills the spice better. The market is busiest between 8 and 11am.
💡 Come back after dark when the lights on the cathedral and fountain make the square look completely different. The ice cream carts near the municipal palace sell good lucuma sorbet for 2 soles.
💡 Don't miss the back garden: there's a reconstruction of a Tumpis burial site with real human bones still in the ground. The museum is open 9am–4pm Tuesday to Sunday, but the guard sometimes closes for lunch between 1 and 2. Arrive before noon.
💡 The boat ride costs about 5 soles per person if you join a group at the dock—don't let anyone charge you more. Carry repellent; the mangroves have mosquitoes even in the dry season. Best light for photos is 7am–9am.