Yes, here we have talked about sand boarding, kayaking, trekking, backpacking, mountain biking and general adventures in Peru, but we had not yet mentioned surfing. Well, guess what? Surfing is a very popular sport in Peru, up and down the Pacific Coast.
Surfers from all over the world make the trip to Peru every year. Pico Alto and Punta Rocas, just south of Lima rock 30-40 ft waves, Chicama in the north sports the longest left in the world. Not bad, for a not-so-popular wave. Even Nick Woodman, the founder of the ever cool GoPro camera surfs in Peru. Why shouldn't you?
The Billabong Pico Alto Big Wave World Tour #1 took place in Peru this year, crowning Hawaii's Makua Rothman as the winner, event that saw local surfer Gabriel Villain take fourth place. The wave that most likely scored Makua the win, is this one right here:
And now, we can see some of the Pico Alto waves and the wipeouts that happened during this ASP World Tour stop.
Peru's coast is home to some of the best surf in the world. We have already mentioned Pico Alto, Punta Rocas (in Lima), but northern Peru also offers some of the best surfing adventures you can imagine. Chicama, near Trujillo in the north, Máncora, Vichayito, Los Organos, and much more. Lodging abounds and the food is really out of this world. As always, we only recommend drinking bottled water.
If you are planning a surfing trip to Peru and have questions, or need help planning some of your trip, make sure to contact us and we can help guide you in the right direction.
5/26/2014
Mountain Biking in Peru is Not for Softies
To the headline above, Outside Magazine published this photo about mountain biking in Peru:
And, for obvious reasons, we have to agree. Around the legendary city of Cuzco alone, there are major mountain biking routes that can not be missed. Yuncaypata, Pumamarca Ruins, and the course of the world-famous race "Megavalanche", a very steep and technical downhill race which gathers riders from around the world. A few years ago, I had the pleasure -without knowing it at first- of traveling with a couple of riders from California, on the same flight down to Peru, and back to California, who were on their way to Megavalanche. As you can imagine, on the flight back I asked them a million questions about their experience in the race. All I heard about how thrilling and awesome it was, even though I could spot a few bumps, bruises and scratches along their arms, necks and faces!
If mountain biking is your sport you can contact us for superb guides in and around Cuzco.
And, for obvious reasons, we have to agree. Around the legendary city of Cuzco alone, there are major mountain biking routes that can not be missed. Yuncaypata, Pumamarca Ruins, and the course of the world-famous race "Megavalanche", a very steep and technical downhill race which gathers riders from around the world. A few years ago, I had the pleasure -without knowing it at first- of traveling with a couple of riders from California, on the same flight down to Peru, and back to California, who were on their way to Megavalanche. As you can imagine, on the flight back I asked them a million questions about their experience in the race. All I heard about how thrilling and awesome it was, even though I could spot a few bumps, bruises and scratches along their arms, necks and faces!
If mountain biking is your sport you can contact us for superb guides in and around Cuzco.
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