The bay
A deep, curving bay shelters the port from the open Pacific and forms the defining shape of the poster, with the coastline drawing a strong arc across the frame.
Minimalist map poster · Peru
Paita Map Poster & Print
5.0892° S / 81.1144° W
A Pacific port curled around a sheltered bay, its streets climbing from the waterfront toward a dry desert tableland.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Paita in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Paita, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Paita at home
The map
About this Paita map poster
Paita lies on the coast of northern Peru, in the Piura region, where a curving bay offers one of the more protected anchorages along an otherwise exposed shore. The town begins at the waterfront and rises in steps onto the tablazo, the flat, dry plateau above the sea, so from above its streets fan outward from the harbour toward the desert.
It is one of Peru's oldest ports, used since the early Spanish colonial period and still an important outlet for goods from Piura and the wider north. Paita is also known as the place where Manuela Sáenz, companion of Simón Bolívar, spent her final years and died in 1856; her house is remembered in the old part of town.
A Paita map poster shows how completely the town is shaped by its bay. The shoreline sweeps across the frame, the dense older streets cluster around the port, and newer districts spread across the plateau in looser grids. The empty desert and open Pacific on either side keep the composition clean and spare.
- Population
- 56,000
- Coordinates
- 5.0892° S / 81.1144° W
- Elevation
- 16 m
- Time zone
- Lima
- Region
- Paita, Peru
Port and old town
The historic core sits close to the waterfront, where the harbour works and tight older streets create the densest part of the map before the land begins to rise.
The tablazo
Above the old town, a flat desert plateau carries newer neighbourhoods laid out in broader grids, their edges fading quickly into the dry, open country beyond.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Paita
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Paita
A map that means something
Paita appeals to anyone with ties to Peru's north coast, to sailors and port workers, and to readers drawn to the story of Manuela Sáenz. Its bay and plateau make a composition that is both clear and quietly dramatic.
You can personalise the title and subtitle with a name, a year or a short phrase, adjust the coordinates, and choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint emphasises the harbour's crisp maritime lines.
Order the Paita posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Paita map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Paita poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Paita poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Paita poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Paita poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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