Mancora & Organos: Fishing Tour with Ceviche Cooking on Beach

Summary

Fishing the Piura coast, fresh ceviche on Organos beach, local chef

You’ll start early with hotel pickup in Mancora or nearby beaches, heading out to fish along Peru’s northern coast with a local guide. After catching grouper or snook near Vichayito or Punta Veleros, you’ll learn to prepare authentic Peruvian ceviche from your own catch—right on the boat or beach—with help from a local chef. It’s hands-on, relaxed, and full of small moments you’ll remember long after.

What’s the experience like?

We met our guide, Victor, right at the edge of Mancora—he shook my hand like we’d known each other for years and handed me a rod before I could even finish my coffee. He kept pointing out little things in the morning light—pelicans bobbing near the boats, that salty tang in the air, even how the fishermen knotted their nets (I tried it, mine looked like a shoelace). The sea was calm but you could feel that hidden energy underneath, and honestly, I was nervous I’d catch nothing. But Victor just grinned and said, “Here everyone catches something.”

I did—not the biggest fish, but still. We drifted past Vichayito and Punta Veleros while he told stories about his grandfather’s fishing days. There was this moment when he handed me a piece of lime to smell—sharp and almost floral—and said it’s what makes Peruvian ceviche different. I didn’t expect to be prepping fish right on the boat (my hands were slippery and Victor laughed at my knife skills), but there we were, slicing up our catch with red onion and chili while sea spray hit my arms. The chef—her name was Maribel—showed us how to “cook” the fish in lime juice. She made it look so easy; mine turned out a bit uneven but tasted wild-bright and cold against sweet potato.

We ate right there on Organos beach, toes in warm sand, watching kids play soccer by the water. There’s something about eating ceviche you made yourself from fish you caught an hour ago—it sticks with you. I still think about that taste every time I see limes back home. If you’re looking for a fishing tour in Mancora that actually feels like part of life here (not just ticking boxes), this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Fishing and ceviche on Organos beach

• Fish for local species with guides
• Prepare fresh ceviche on the boat
• Enjoy ceviche and relax on beach

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Mancora fishing tour?

Yes, pickup is included from hotels in Mancora, Positas, or Vichayito.

Do I need fishing experience for this tour?

No experience is needed—the guide helps beginners and provides all equipment.

Where does the ceviche cooking take place?

The ceviche is prepared onboard or on Organos beach using your fresh catch.

What kind of fish can I expect to catch?

You might catch grouper, cabrillon, or snook depending on conditions.

Is lunch included during the tour?

Yes, you’ll enjoy ceviche made from your own fresh-caught fish as part of the experience.

How long does the fishing trip last?

The exact timing varies but includes several hours at sea plus time preparing and eating ceviche.

Are children allowed on this tour?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels but check directly if bringing young children.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup from Mancora or nearby beaches like Positas and Vichayito, all fishing equipment (rods and hooks), entrance fees where needed, guidance from a local expert throughout your fishing adventure off Piura’s coast, plus hands-on ceviche preparation onboard or on Organos beach before relaxing with your meal by the sea.