Best water activities in Peru

Adventure Rafting Peru has more than a dozen rivers that cover its varied coastal, hill, and jungle regions. Its five longest rivers cover more than 7,000 kilometers within the country's borders. The power of the water in some of these rivers allows makes rafting possible, a sport of pure adrenaline. Rapids are classified according to an international scale from I to VI, according to their diff...

Surf Peru's beaches are considered by experts to be among the best in the world. There are permanent surfing opportunities all year round, with a small, big, long, tubular, high peak, and bell waves, as well as a large number of waves that break closely one after the other. Nice waves!  The central coast has permanent surf during winter (April to September), while the north coast o...

Whale watching - Inti Raymi The refreshing seaside resorts of Máncora and Los Órganos in the department of Piura have become essential destinations for whale-watching enthusiasts.   Northern Peru not only offers warm beaches with fine sand, but also the chance to witness a natural spectacle in the open sea. During a three-and-a-half-hour boat ride, about 8.5 miles off the coast, you ca...

Kayak In the many less difficult rivers, where canoeing and rafting can also be enjoyed, tourists can travel by kayak. This is especially true for the peaceful lagoons located in various regions around the country, where there are plenty of boat hire services.   The exact origin of the kayak is unknown, although the vessel has often been used as a mode of transport by Nordic peoples. Acc...

Rafting - Tambopata River This is the most spectacular route in Peru. It begins in Putina Punku (900 masl), Puno, and descends through tropical forests until it reaches the Madre de Dios Amazonian plains (200 masl), before flowing through the Bahuaja Sonene National Park and the Tambopata National Reserve. The river, with grade III and IV rapids, courses through the largest uninhabited part of ...

Watching Cetaceans and Other Marine Mammals - Ocean Life The Peruvian sea is inhabited by approximately 33 species of marine mammals (cetaceans) who live in different areas along the coast, providing significant resources to the national economy. The rivers in the Amazon region are also inhabited by species such as otters and pink dolphins, whose unique beauty and colors are mesmerizing. Mar...

Rafting - Apurimac River The river is included in the world rafting list due to its great depth and its rapids. It starts at approximately 2 700 m.a.s.l. (8 858 f.a.s.l.) at Cúnyac bridge, close to Mollepata (Anta), and descends through incredible landscapes and canyons with depths of over 3,000 meters (9,800 feet), finally concluding in the Cconoc hot springs, in Curahuasi (Apurimac). The riv...

Kayak - Laguna Azul (Blue Lagoon) and Lago Lindo (Lake Lindo) After traveling for a little over 30 km from Tarapoto, one arrives at Puerto Suárez and crosses Huallaga River, from where it is just 18 km to the Blue Lagoon. After reaching the southern shore by boat (20 minutes) or on foot (2 hours) is Lago Lindo (Lake Lindo), a private nature reserve, is located toward the southern shore.  ...

Rafting - Arequipa: Colca and Cotahuasi Rivers Colca River Colca River is famous for its 300 rapids and for extending along one of the deepest canyons on the planet. The most world-famous route starts in Chivay and enters the Cabanconde and Tapay areas, over approximately 40 km (25 miles).   Colca River Rapids Location: Arequipa Department. Chivay, Caylloma Province (3,633 m.a.s.l. ...

Kayak - Lake Titicaca The immensity of Lake Titicaca can be felt with greater intensity when one is traveling aboard a kayak. Several of the islands offer services with modern kayaks, with cushioned seats, for one or two people. Safety measures apply, although the waters are generally still and offer tranquility. Lake Titicaca  General Information   Location: Puno Departmen...

Kayak - Albufera de Medio Mundo This lagoon is a freshwater lake that runs parallel to and is a short distance from the sea. The lagoon stretches over 7 km and contains a large variety of birds, including migratory species traveling from the northern hemisphere to the south of the continent. The calm waters of the lagoon allow tourists to participate in different aquatic sports, especially in k...