Things To Do In Peru

There are plenty of things to do in Peru given the diversity in ecosystems. Peru offers outdoor activities for the rugged mountaineers, the mellow beachgoers and for bird watching jungle explorers. Try some of these ideas.

Mountain Climbing and Hiking

The Peruvian Andes provide an incomparable spot for mountaineering and make Peru a magnet for mountain enthusiasts. A few of the many reasons include a unique concentration of mountains and relatively few mountain climbers, mild weather almost all year-long and relatively easy access to remote sites. It is an ideal combination that makes Peru one of the most attractive destinations for mountaineers worldwide.

Mountain Biking

Mountain biking is the fastest-growing sport in the country. Year-round thousands of bicyclists head down canyons and trails all over the country. Practically the entire country, with the exception of the coastal desert and the Amazon plain, is great for mountain biking.

River Rafting

Peru features over a dozen rivers that are more than 600 km long. The five largest rivers alone total 7,000 km within Peru.

Windsurfing

Windsurfers flock to the breezy bays of Paracas (Atenas, Mendieta and Yumaque) as well as certain areas along the north coast such as Pasamayo, El Paraíso and Medio Mundo.

Sandboarding

Sandboarding has become popular on the sand dunes near Ocucaje, Villacuri and Ica, an ideal area to take to the steep sandy slopes of the desert.

Surfing

Although few people are aware of this fact, it was in ancient Peru, and not in Polynesia or the South Sea Islands that the first evidence was found of humans riding waves with the help of external aids, as found on textiles and pottery dating back to pre-Hispanic civilizations. Peru has beaches that are great for surfing all year round.