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Aerial view of the beach on Peru's far north coast

The North

Máncora

Warm water, long waves and a hammock after the Andes

Altitude
~5 m (16 ft)verify
Altitude band
Low
Time needed
3–4 nights
Zone
The North

Peru's far north has the warm sea the rest of the coast doesn't. Máncora and the beaches around it are where Peruvians go to surf, eat black-clam ceviche and do nothing much at all. It's the perfect last stop after the mountains.

No altitude effects expected. Altitude, explained

Highlights

  • Surfing
  • Whale watching (seasonal)
  • Swimming with sea turtles at El Ñuro

What to eat here

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  • Conchas negras

    Black clams from the mangroves of the far north, eaten raw in an inky, punchy ceviche.

  • Ceviche

    Raw white fish 'cooked' in lime juice with red onion, chilli and salt, served with sweet potato and corn. Lunch food: Peruvians rarely eat it at night.

  • Tiradito

    Ceviche's Japanese-influenced cousin: thin slices of fish, no onion, a smooth chilli sauce poured over the top.

  • Leche de tigre

    The citrusy, spicy marinade left over from ceviche, served in a glass. Said to cure hangovers.

The North

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