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Mancora, Punta Sal and Chicama The most beautiful beaches in the North of Peru

The Peruvian coastline, which runs for more than 3,000 km, offers visitors a wide range of possibilities, with tranquil seas in some parts and crashing breakers in others. Peru's beaches unfold one after another, in a startling variety of natural landscapes. All of them can be reached via the Pan-American Highway.

The northern section and close the Ecuadorian border, you can fin the most beautiful beaches offering a wealth of possibilities to lovers of water sports, fishing or relax specially looking a lovely sunset.

Close to Trujillo, surf lovers can find the longest left wave on earth in Chicama. If you travel to Cusco, Machu Picchu, Chiclayo, Trujillo, Chachapoyas or Kuelap you should consider to spend three or more nights at Punta Sal, Mancora or Chicama before return to your country. You will have an unforgettable cultural expeditions with a nice rest in front of the beach.

Máncora and Las Pocitas

Piura is home to the legendary beach of Máncora a favorite with the surfing set, particularly from November to January, when the best waves are to be found. Beach-goers who are not surf-mad head for Las Pocitas, a rock formation near the beach, where natural pools have formed, an ideal spot for a quiet swim. Vacationers fond of hot springs will find them at Quebrada Fernández, natural thermal baths where hot mineral-laden water bubbles up from underground.

Access: Mancora is located at 1164 kms of the northern Pan-American highway.

Recommended hotels:

• Las Arenas de Mancora
• Mancora Beach

Punta Sal

For many the finest spot along Peru's north coast, with sun and tranquility guaranteed year-round. Punta Sal is a small beach resort in the department of Tumbes fringed by sand dunes and groves of carob trees, and facing a semi-circular beach lapped by warm water and gentle waves which make for a welcoming paradise.

Access: Punta Sal is located at 1197 kms of the northern Pan-American Highway.

Recommended hotel:

• Punta Sal Club hotel.

Chicama

After just 45 minutes drive from Trujillo city, you can be in Chicama wit its famous mile long lefts. Experts say that they are hollow, fast and perfect. You can surf all year round but the best is from March to October. Surfer can also visit Pacasmayo considered as one of top 5 spots for wind sports and Poemape.

Access: Easy access fropm Trujillo and Chiclayo.

Recommended hotel:

• Chicama Resort.