Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Peru's worst-kept secret, Máncora is the place to see and be seen along the Peruvian coast.
In the summer months foreigners flock here to rub sunburned shoulders with the frothy
cream of the local Peruvian jet set. You won't find it hard to see why - the best of Peru's
sandy beaches stretches for several kilometers in the sunniest region of the country, while
dozens of plush resorts offer up rooms within meters of the lapping waves. On shore, a
plethora of restaurants provide seafood straight off the boat and the raucous nightlife
keeps visitors busy well after the sun dips into the sea.
Máncora has the Pan-American Hwy passing right through its middle, within 100m of
the surf. Addresses are not used much here - just look for signs in the center.
Activities
Surfing & Kitesurfing
Surf here is best from November to February, although good waves are found year-round.
You can rent surfboards from several places at the southern end of the beach in Máncora
(per hour/day S10/20).
A few recommended outfitters:
Máncora Surf Shop
(Piura 352)
Sells boards, surf clothing and organizes lessons for about
S50 per hour.
lessons for S50 for 90 minutes of instruction, including board rental.
Del Wawa
(
25-8427;
www.delwawa.com
)
Ask about kitesurfing lessons (per six hours
S624).
