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Surfing in Peru

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Surf locations in Peru include Máncora, along with the world's longest left-hand point break at Puerto Chicama. Located on Peru's northern coast, Chicama's wave stretches for over 4 kilometers.[1][2][3]

Competitions[edit]

Peru hosts several international surf competitions. These include the Peru International Surfing Championship, the World Surfing Championship (1965), and the Peru National Surf Circuit.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Julia Chaplin (2008-05-04). "Riding the Waves of Peru". The New York Times. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  2. ^ "Men's Surfing in Peru | USA Today". Traveltips.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  3. ^ "Travel - Surfing : Peru". BBC. Retrieved 2014-04-23.