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Peru: Mancora and the north coast

Peru’s chilly desert coastline gives way to warmer waters and a more sub-tropical feel in the far northwest, where the fishing village of Máncora is the foremost destination for Peruvian and foreign holidaymakers, surfers and adventurous travellers. Close to the town are several small, laid-back resorts, with simple accommodation on yawning palm-fringed beaches with views of sunsets reflecting blood-orange over the Pacific. It’s a friendly place, and its great surf means it attracts young (but not exclusively so) visitors who enjoy a lively night life in the bars and restaurants in town.

Our insider tips for Mancora and the north coast

Isabelle Mazille

Riding the waves with the very friendly local surfers.

Sophie Barber

Swinging in a hammock watching the sun go down, book or Kindle and cocktail in hand, followed by a fresh lobster dinner – a blissful way to round off the day.

Margot Chard

Learning to dive here: there’s a centre offering PADI courses and you may hear whale-song Aug-Oct.

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