The waves
For surfing.
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Máncora is a long pale-sand beach on the Pacific in northern Peru. Rolling waves break on the shore, thatched umbrellas stand on the sand, dry desert hills rise behind the town and orange sunsets fall over the sea. Máncora is a town and beach resort in the Piura Region, with the Pan-American Highway as its main street. It is known for its turquoise beaches and good waves for surfing. It is warm, averaging 29 °C, and the sea here is far warmer than on Peru's southern beaches, 24 to 26 °C in summer from December to May, because it lies away from the cold Humboldt Current. You swim and learn to surf, walk the sand, see black rocks at low tide and fishing boats, and watch the sunset over the ocean. The town has more than thirty beach resorts that draw visitors from across South America. The beach is right beside the town of Máncora. Waves are strong in places, so swim near other people, and the sun is fierce, so bring sunscreen and a hat.
For surfing.
Over the ocean.
On the sand.
Máncora, Talara Province, Piura Region, northern Peru
It lies away from the cold Humboldt Current.
December to April.