Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SWIMMING
Swimming is popular along Peru's desert coast from January to March, when the Pacific
Ocean waters are warmest and skies are blue. Some of the best spots are just south of Lima.
Far more attractive is the stretch of shore on the north coast, especially at laid-back Huan-
chaco, around Chiclayo and the perennially busy jetset resorts of Máncora.
Only north of Talara does the water stay warm year-round. Watch for dangerous currents
and note that beaches near major coastal cities are often polluted.
