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Playón ( ID play_n )      Hits: 421
You are here: South America > Peru > Playón ( ID play_n )
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Next Big City (Airport):  Lima
Next Town: Pisco, Paracas, Salinas de Otuma
Latitude:   -14.0235
Longitude: -76.2614
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Beautiful, clean waves from 0.5-3m. Flat water in between.

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Long, sandy beach. Lots of space. Rarely anyone around, only at weekends a few riders. Be aware that it is a nature reserve.

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Sunny all day. The spot is on the Peruian coast which never exceeds 15°C of water temperature. So be sure to wear appropriate wetsuits.

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In the low wind season (May to August) you find 15-25 knots. I would say about 70% of the time you find that wind, and another 30% you find 9-14 knots. It can be quite gusty - even sometimes dangerous because it speeds up very fast and gets unpredictable strong (that wind is called Paraca).

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 How to get there
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It's the peninsula of Paracas. 250km south of Lima, 35min (30km) south of Pisco, direction towards Laguna Grande, after the Salinas de Otuma. You will need your own transportation to get into the reserve after you arrive to Paracas.

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 Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info
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It is a nature reserve. Make sure to act accordingly.

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 Nightlife
Pisco Sours at hotel Paracas.

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