Peru is an excellent surf destination, with thousands of miles of swell exposed coast and shoreline that shapes said swell into all sorts of wonderful waves, many of which are world-class left-hand points. Whether you’re a budding beginner or a lifelong swell chaser, looking to sample some Peruvian goodness, staying at one of the best surf camps in Peru is a fantastic way to do it.
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Why Peru?
Peru is a unique surf destination because it receives swells at all times of year. From Mancora in the north, through famous surf towns like Huanchaco and Chicama all the way south to Lima, there are waves for all abilities. Throw in an abundance of dry-land activities, and cheap living, Peru will provide your fix of waves and send you home with a bag full of epic memories.
Best 5 Surf Camps in Peru
The Green Boutique Guest House (Most Popular)
- Where? Mancora
- Package Cost: 7 Days from $665usd
- Best For: All Abilities
While this package is geared mainly toward beginners and intermediates, The Green Boutique Guse House is one of the best surf camps in Peru. No matter what your experience, these guys will help you get waves!
Mancora is one of Peru’s most famous surf towns, known as the Peruvian north shore with several left-hand points in the vicinity that can all be epic on their day. The best time of year to surf in Mancora is between December and March when large northern hemisphere swells make it down to the Peruvian coast. Mancora is a large town with everything you could ever need regarding conveniences.
The Green Boutique Guest House is a beautiful property with 6 rooms and chilled-out vibes in a quiet corner of Mancora. From the property, you’re only a 10-minute walk from Mancora Main Beach and the main left-hand point break in town. The location is excellent as you’re just outside the hustle and bustle of town, but close enough to enjoy its conveniences. Property amenities include a dining room, terrace, yoga studio, pool, bar, garden and wifi.
Surf camp packages include;
- 5 x surf lessons (all equipment included)
- 4 x yoga sessions
- 6 nights of accommodation at Eco House Boutique
- Airport transfers from Talara
- Daily (healthy) breakfasts.
Your typical day will start with an early surf coaching session at one of the local breaks, followed by a nutritional breakfast and a rejuvenating yoga session. In the afternoon, you’ll have time for a free surf session (to practice what you’ve learned in the morning session), then some downtime, followed by a sunset beer and then out for dinner and maybe a few beers in town.
For bookings and enquiries, check availability at Green Boutique Guest House here.
Surf Racer House Peru
- Where? Mancora
- Package Cost: 5 Days from $460usd
- Best For: Beginners & Intermediates
If you’re looking to experience Mancora (and some of Peru’s best waves) with other like-minded people amid a chilled environment, Surf Racer House is for you. Located twenty minutes outside of Mancora itself, the place is quiet and laid back sandwiched between the desert and Pacific Ocean. The team at Surf Racer will take you to the lesser known (and therefore less crowded) spots in the area and generally do anything they can to help you learn and improve your surfing while also allowing you to experience the beauty of Mancora as a local would.
With Peruvian heritage at the forefront of its design, the house comes complete with spacious communal areas, and a terrace with hammocks to laze in between surf sessions. There is also a kitchen, which you’ll have free use over to whip up meals after surfs.
A typical day at a surf camp with Surf Racer goes as follows; up early for breakfast and a caffeine fix, before heading to the beach for a morning-long surf session. The guides will take you to the best waves on the best days and help you learn and improve. While the mornings are intense in terms of wave riding, you’re afternoons are left open with Surf Racer, so you can either chill and stretch out in the various open spaces on the property, or head into town for something more lively. Lunch and dinner aren’t included in this package, so you can use the kitchen or head into town.
If you’re after a laid-back environment to accelerate your surfing progression, Surf Racer is the Peruvian surf camp option for you. Check availability here.
Bravo Surf Camp
- Where? Punta Hermosa
- Package Cost: 5 Days from $220usd
- Best For: Beginners
Just to the south of Lima lies one of Peru’s best surf spots. Punta Hermosa. While the spot is generally known for its high-performance right-hand walls, this Bravo Surf Camp package has everything you need as a budding beginner looking to kickstart your surfing career. You will be staying in a cosy property right by the main boardwalk in Punta Hermosa. The place is gated and guarded and located in the safest area of town.
This package includes;
- 1 x daily surf lesson (equipment included)
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily buffet breakfast.
Your day follows a pattern of waking up early and smashing your buffet breakfast, before heading off for your surf lesson at the nearby El Quilla. The afternoons are yours to do with as you please, whether it be heading into Lima to go and explore (I loved the Miraflores area personally). Or hitting the waves again to practice what you’ve learned in the morning.
Prices for 1 person in a private single room start at $220 for 5 days/4 nights. Check out this Bravo Surf Camp Package here.
Looking for more information on surfing in Peru? Check out our guides to surfing in Chicama, Lobitos, and Lima, where to surf and stay.
Urcia Surf School
- Where? Huanchaco
- Package Cost: 31 Days from $760usd
- Best For: Beginners (& Anyone Wanting to Learn Spanish)
Looking to step up your Spanish and wave riding skills simultaneously? Well, this Peruvian surf camp by Urcia has your name on it. Located in Huanchaco, Urcia Surf School helps you get better at surfing in the water, while back on land, Manuel’s Language School will help you accelerate your understanding of the Spanish language. Between surfs and classes, you’ll hang out at a laid-back hostel in one of Peru’s best surf towns.
This 31-day package packs a lot in with;
- 10 Spanish lessons
- 1 x video analysis surf session
- 10 x group surf lessons
- Free surf equipment during the entirety of your stay
- Traditional fishing boat tour
- 30 nights of accommodation at Indigan Surf Hostel
The Indigan Surf Hostel is a small family-run establishment with a fully equipped kitchen, close to the local market. With two shared bathrooms, hot showers and wifi throughout the property, you have everything you need for a surf trip to Peru.
Check out the availability for Urcia Surf Camp here.
Summary
Whatever your ability, these top surf camps in Peru are excellent places to experience one of the best surf destinations on Earth, take your surfing to the next level and remove all the stress from organizing your next surf trip all at once. To check availability, read reviews and secure your spot, head over to Book Surf Camps.
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