Coming from Down Under to surf Peruvian waves

According to the Australian ambassador for Peru, Bolivia, and Chile, the tourist flow between Peru and his country has doubled in the last years. He quoted that Australians come to Peru not only to visit Machu Picchu and drink pisco, the Peruvian liquor made since the 16th century, but to surf the waves that draws surfers from around the world every year.

While enjoying a mouthwatering “ceviche” (raw fish and shellfish marinated with Peruvian lime), beach-lovers can look at the world's best surfers ride the thundering surf for gold in many International Surfing Championships in Peru. Skillful contestants surf on the big waves at Punta Rocas, and on the world's longest left-waves at Chicama and Pacasmayo.

The Peruvian Pacific shores lapped on more than 3,000 Km. of beaches, some with calm seas good for swimming, and others with big and long waves beckoning skill surfers. From the summer resorts in Lima to the tropical spots in the North, there are plenty of beach destinations year-round in Peru.