Beaches of Peru
To say that there are a lot of magnificent beaches in Peru would not be entirely correct. The coastline is really very long and is about 1,800 miles, but the good beaches are located mainly in the north, near Lima. The hottest months in this country are January-March. The best sandy beaches of Peru are located close to cities such as Lima, Piura, Trujillo and Tumbes. Beach resorts here have been rapidly developing in recent years, and therefore, if you choose this country for recreation, you will be satisfied.
Punta Sal
Not far from the Ecuadorian border is the Punta Sal beach. According to tourists, this beach is one of the best in the country. Surfers often come here, by the way, this particular sport is one of the most popular in Peru. Nature and adventure lovers can go snorkeling here and observe the rich life of marine life. Here, you can also provide gear for deep-sea fishing or windsurfing at your request. If you stay at one of the Tumbes hotels, you will have to drive to this beach within an hour. Many tourists choose to stay in Punta Sal because horses can be hired here to ride to the beach; you can also go on an excursion to the mangrove forests.
Mancora
A half hour drive from Punta Sal is the beautiful Mancora beach. He is to the liking of those who «hunts» over the big waves, enjoying surfing. Especially high waves occur here precisely in the hottest months of the year (January-March). The sand here is almost white and very soft. Mancora itself is a small town where mostly fishermen live, but it has recently become especially lively during the warmer months. There are many cozy restaurants and bars, comfortable hotels. The most pleasant thing for tourists is that the prices here are quite, as they say, democratic, which attracts a lot of tourists here..
The most beautiful beaches in Peru are located south of Mancora. And they are very popular among young people, because at night there is a very active life, there are many places where you can have a great time at incendiary Latin American discos that cannot leave anyone indifferent.
Many tourists from overseas are attracted to the beaches of Peru and the fact that it is hot here, you can enjoy the sun, swim when winter is in full swing in Europe.
