Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 9am-12:30pm & 4-7pm)
This church above town is worth a visit. Built between 1535 and
1540, it is said to be the second-oldest church in Peru. There are sweeping views from the
restored belfry.
SURFING & SWIMMING
The curving, gray-sand beach is fine for swimming from December to April; expect seri-
ous teeth-chatter during the rest of the year. The surf is good for beginners and has its reg-
ular followers.
You can rent surfing gear (S15 to S30 per day for a wet suit and surfboard) or take les-
sons from several places, including
Muchik
( 63-4503;
www.escueladetablamuchik.com
;
blocks back from the beach road.
| Water Sports
Sleeping
HOSTAL CABALLITO DE TOTORA $$
( 46-1154;
www.hotelcaballitodetotora.com.pe
; La Rivera 348; s S35, d/ste from S90/360, all incl break-
fast; )
Although regular rooms can be a little stuffy, the suites here are the best
single rooms in Huanchaco, decked out in modern motifs that wouldn't be out of place in
Miami. They offer perfect sea views; wide, circular tubs and private patios to boot. A cozy
bar adds to the ambience.
| Boutique Hotel
HOTEL BRACAMONTE $$
( 46-1162;
www.hotelbracamonte.com.pe
; Los Olivos 160; s/d/tr incl breakfast from S124/150/197;
)
Though it resides behind high walls and a locked gate, this is a welcoming spot.
Nice gardens, a games room, barbecue, restaurant, bar and toddlers' playground make it
great for families. The most resortlike of the bunch.
| Hotel
HOSPEDAJE OCEANO $
( 46-1653;
www.hospedajeoceano.com
; Los Cerezes 105; r/tr from S40/60; )
Ideally situated
between one of town's most lush and pleasant
plazoletas
and the ocean, this superbly wel-
coming family-run spot has great Mediterranean-tilted rooms that feel like a pleasant sur-
prise. Best of all? The family makes addictive homemade
cremoladas
(Italian ices; S2).
| Guesthouse
