Surfing in Peru
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Peru is home to several notable surf locations, including Máncora and Puerto Chicama, the latter being recognized for having the world's longest left-hand point break, extending over 4 kilometers along the northern coast of Peru.[1][2][3]
Competitions
[edit]The country has hosted numerous international surfing competitions, such as the Peru International Surfing Championship, the 1965 World Surfing Championship, and the Peru National Surf Circuit.
References
[edit]- ^ Julia Chaplin (2008-05-04). "Riding the Waves of Peru". The New York Times. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
- ^ "Men's Surfing in Peru | USA Today". Traveltips.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
- ^ "Travel - Surfing : Peru". BBC. Retrieved 2014-04-23.