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Best Beaches in Peru

South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

When looking at the best beaches in Peru, it’s easy to get caught up in the sheer quantity of options available.

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IMG_0464 by Punta Sal (CC BY)

That being said, the finest Peruvian beaches can easily be located.

If you wish to turn your time in Peru into something extra special, then this guide should help you find the best beaches.

Table of Contents

  • Best beaches in Peru
    • The City Beach Miraflores
    • Party Beach Mancora
    • Punta Sal
    • Huanchaco Beach
    • Playa Roja
  • Best Beaches in Peru

Best beaches in Peru

So, where are some of the finest hotspots to spend your day – and night – in this amazing nation? Here are some recommendations to check out:

The City Beach Miraflores

If you’re already in Lima there is no need to take a day trip to get here.

This outstanding location makes it nice and easy for you to relax, offering some tranquil views amid a whole variety of different venues to explore.

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Miraflores Beach Lima

From the Complejo Deportivo Skate Park to a trip across the boardwalk itself, you’ll feel right at home here.

For that reason, grab some things and carry a beach bag with enough to last you the day as this makes a fine city beach to come and visit for the day.

Party Beach Mancora

Few other parts of Peru can provide you with a place to visit like the party beach in Mancora.

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Mancora Beach

As one of the best beaches in Peru, it offers a fun and satisfying opportunity to just let loose and, frankly, have some fun.

If you are looking for an easy way to enjoy your time in Peru, then grabbing your flip flops and heading for the party beach makes sense.

Punta Sal

A trip to Punta Sal makes a lot of sense; it’s easily one of the best beaches to visit in Peru.

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Sunset at Punta Sal

While it’s quite chilly at certain times of the year, a trip in summer will make sure you enjoy a small yet secluded beach that really makes it easy to just be yourself and let loose.

Huanchaco Beach

A trip to the surfers’ ideal choice of the beach makes sense for many reasons, not least the fact you can enjoy some of the best surfing there is in South America.

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Huanchaco Beach

Popular people backpacking Peru – Just be sure to be ready to take part: this is the kind of beach where people will expect you to get involved in the surfing festivities!

Playa Roja

A trip here is one well worth taking part in; it’s a truly special experience.

The Paracas National Reserve is well worth your time, too, so try and make time to come down and see this.

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Playa Roja

As ever, just try and avoid standing too close to the steeper parts of the beach; they drop down a fair bit more than they look at first glance!

Best Beaches in Peru

So, now that you know that the best beaches in Peru are easily found, it’s time to get your best shorts on and get in the sea.

The question is, where will you begin your trip to this amazing country?

Which beach will you try first? Will you go for the scenic route of the Punta Sal? Or take to the waves at Huanchaco?

Photo Credits: Raúl (c), munimiraflores (c), Armando (c), Didier Ketil (c), Bruno (c), Vicente (c)

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