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Peru is a privileged country because of its rich geography, which makes for entirely different perspectives in a short distance. Many of these things can be performed on the sea, due to the rivers, lagoons, and the Pacific Ocean, which bathes the 3,080 kilometers of coastline.

Following that, we present some of the water activities that will allow you to immerse yourself in nature, culture, and emotion during your visit to the country.

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Blue Lagoon

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A large mirror of water surrounded by grassland, farm lands and tourism lodges, the Laguna Azul owes its name to the blue color taken by its waters, particularly between September and March. The lagoon is also known as Mamacocha, the largest pond in the area, measuring 5 kilometers (3 miles) in length and almost 2 (1.2 miles) in width.

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Kayak

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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.

Adventure Rafting

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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.

Lindo Lake

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A 750-hectare (1,853 acres) ecological reserve featuring four lagoons where visitors can have pleasant swims in the middle of the jungle. Its pristine waters reflect the vegetation like a mirror making it often difficult to distinguish between the image on the water and the real thing. The lake is one of purest and most placid settings in the Amazon.

Miraflores Beach

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Below high, rocky cliffs adjacent to Lima’s ritzy downtown, you’ll not only have access to sun, sand, and surf but beautiful parks, wonderful restaurants, and the city’s fascinating museums and architecture as well.

Mancora Beach

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Boasting more sunny days per year than Arizona, Mancora is another popular spot for surfers and pleasure seekers of all types.

Watching Cetaceans and Other Marine Mammals - Ocean Life

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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.

Las Pocitas Beach

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Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder, but Las Pocitas would certainly top anyone’s list.

Whale watching - Inti Raymi

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The refreshing seaside resorts of Máncora and Los Órganos in the department of Piura have become essential destinations for whale-watching enthusiasts.

Surf

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Peru's beaches are considered by experts to be among the best in the world. There are permanent surfing opportunities all year round, with small, big, long, tubular, high peak and bell waves, as well as a large amount of waves that break closely one after the other.

Zorritos Beach

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It is located 30 minutes from the city (by car). It is a beach of fine white sand, has a continuous swell, ideal for trips inside the sea in motorboats, surfing and fishing. Its landscape alone is an earthly paradise where you can enjoy a rewarding holiday.

Miraflores

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Miraflores is one of the districts of Lima with the most influx of tourists due to the number of attractive places, restaurants, hotels and the ocean view. Live the activity of the most dynamic neighborhood of the city, where many of the options to do on your trip to Lima are located. Considered in addition to the safest districts of Lima.

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Lindo Lake

Miraflores Beach

Mancora Beach

Watching Cetaceans and Other Marine Mammals - Ocean Life

Las Pocitas Beach

Whale watching - Inti Raymi

Surf

Zorritos Beach

Miraflores

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