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Catedral de Tumbes, Tumbes

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Church Tourist Spot
Admire Catedral de Tumbes, a modern church in the heart of Tumbes built on the site of an old colonial building, which stands out as the city's tallest building. The cathedral was originally built in the 17th century in Baroque style, before being rebuilt in 1985. Head inside to see the intricately carved Baroque altar. Once inside, pay special attention to the ornate stained glass panels, which portray scenes from the life of Jesus Christ. Put Catedral de Tumbes and other Tumbes attractions into our Tumbes trip itinerary maker, and watch your holiday take shape.
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  • You go to Tumbes for the beach, the nature, the fishing and there isn't much else to see or do. One exception is the cathedral. You can see the beautiful blue tops of the twin towers from the main hig...  more »
  • A weekend my family and I had the opportunity to know this amazing place, I could see that this city is perfect for water sports lovers, another of the reasons that tourism attracts is commerce, cloth...  more »
  • You can enter at any time, the architecture is beautiful, in its surroundings there are good places to eat. is in front of the square is very beautiful and colorful big.  more »
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  • As I am not going to admire the caredral of tumbes if I am of this warm and hospitable land my dear tumbes never forget, is the land where I was born
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Where to stay in Tumbes

High-rise hotels in the city center offer basic rooms and few additional facilities. If you're going to spend a while in the area, consider accommodations farther along the coast. Take the coastal road west out of town to find pleasant seaside resorts and hotels with extensive views of the Pacific.
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