Peru is well known for its Inca and colonial history, the home of the pope, and Machu Picchu. Peru more than 1,800 miles off the west coast of the Pacific Ocean, usually do not make great beaches for many since most of the sections is higher in the Atacama Desert. While there may be a lot of beautiful natural landscapes most visitors head directly to the Andes or the Amazon rainforest.

In general, the Peruvians used only beaches in the summer and the best beaches in Peru begin in the northern border and follow the coast south of Lima. January, February and March are the months when they get the most use and the South American summer is when the beaches are full of local cities such as Lima, Trujillo and Piura. The most popular water sports by far is the surf, but you can also try windsurfing and sailing.

The cities of Piura, Tumbes, Lima and Trujillo, the best beaches. Peru has the world’s longest wave, rumors and the city of Trujillo has a big surfing competition every March to take advantage of the waves. The beach resort and fishing village of Huanchaco is located near the city of Trujillo and has some excellent hotels. Spas and other similar accommodations are beginning to emerge along the coast of the country in other places. Asia, for example, is a complex of about 90 minutes drive from Lima, where in addition to Limeñans go this weekend.

The best beach in Peru, according to many is Punta Sal, located near the border with Ecuador. Depth Sal has a wide beach of clean sand, ideal for relaxing in the sun and has many good hotels and a very relaxed feel. In recent years the town of Mancora has become more and more hotels are built, the weather is good all year, offering rich people the opportunity to escape the climate of Lima. Punta Sal and Mancora The area is ideal for deep sea fishing and diving, as well as surfing. The best time for these hobbies is from December to March, when just sunbathe and relax on the beach is a real pleasure. You can also enjoy horseback riding on the beach organized by a local hotel. Punta Sal is just an hour’s drive from Tumbes and less than two hours by plane from Lima.

Mancora is located less than an hour from Punta Sal is very popular with surfers the waves can reach as high as six feet and even higher from December to March. In addition, surf lessons are available at surf shops along the shore front. You can relax in the natural pools formed by the low tide and the clean white sand is perfect for walking along. There are many other beautiful beaches in the north as the coastal town of Paita near Colan.

Lima is a city with a dense fog that covers it for nine months a year, but in the summer months, the fog is rolling, the sky cleared and the sun shines. As with the rest of the Peruvian coast from December to April is when summer arrives and a lot of activity that occurs on the beaches of Lima.

The beaches in Lima are very different from each other, some with beaches that are sandy, while others are more rocky. Miraflores, Barranco and Chorrillos are the districts of Lima and has beaches where you can cool off for a swim in the Pacific Ocean. South of the city is where the best beaches are and are known as El Silencio, Ladies, Gentlemen and Asia as well as mentioned above. Not only are good waves for surfing, but there are many excellent bars and restaurants to dine and watch the sunsets over the Pacific.