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Friday, August 7, 2020
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There is no doubt that Peru is one of the most preferred destinations in the world for those who enjoy adventure and challenges. By hosting in its territory multiple scenarios of diverse geography and favorable climate, this country offers an infinity of activities that take you to the limit and make you feel a world of unique and unforgettable experiences.
Whether on a wave in the sea, in the deserts of the coast, in a high mountain in the sierra or in the endless forests of the jungle, any place will be perfect to test yourself and demand the most of you. The options are multiple and very varied. We share some of the most extreme activities you can do depending on the region of Peru where you are.
In the coast
Surfing on the northern beaches
Peru, by having many beaches on its coastline that stand out for their waves and tubes of great size and perfection, has made surfing one of the most practiced sports. This popularity, which is increasing, is also due to the worldwide recognition of Peruvian surfers who have achieved that Peru is currently considered a world power in this sport.
Such is that, if you want to learn to master a few waves and release a bit of adrenaline over the sea, in the beaches of the Peruvian coast you will find a surfer willing to give you advice and recommendations so that you live the experience in the best way.
Without a doubt, surfing will give you a fun moment at the sea in company of new friends and, if you do it in the afternoon, you will accompany the experience with a magnificent sunset.
Paragliding in Lima
While walking by the pier in the capital, you will see some people paragliding over the Costa Verde. This activity is increasingly practiced by tourists and people from Lima who come to Raimondi Park, in Miraflores, to live this experience. It is approximately between 20 and 30 minutes where you can appreciate - accompanied by a person - the beautiful and unique geography of the city of Lima that rises on the cliffs of the coast, and that extends to the mountains of the range.
Being the only capital city in South America with access to the sea, Lima offers you a wonderful opportunity to test your skills and experience moments of pure adrenaline that will remain forever in your memory. Join the challenge.
In the sierra
Trekking by the Inca Trail
For the lovers of walks and excursions, there are many places in Peru to live these experiences always with the company of beautiful landscapes in the middle of the nature. There are multiple routes and tours that are part of the Inca Trail, but in all of them you will always enjoy the experience of discovering archaeological sites and vestiges of what Tahuantinsuyo was in the past.
A famous route begins in Cusco and its final destination is the citadel of Machu Picchu. It is a three to five days excursion where you will push yourself to the maximum and contemplate places surrounded by beautiful landscapes, being an experience that is definitely worth living.
Another route very visited by lovers of long walks is the journey to Choquequirao, also in Cusco. The tour begins in the town of Cachora, in Abancay, and during the two-day trip you will enjoy fascinating and impressive landscapes.
Snowboarding
The snowy mountain Pastoruri, located in the Cordillera Blanca in the department of Áncash, is the ideal place for those who want to practice skiing and snowboarding. With an altitude of 5 thousand meters above sea level and 58 km away from Huaraz, capital of the region, this mountain has been the scene of multiple national and foreign championships receiving skiers from all over the world.
However, if you have never practiced this sport and want to experience a few moments of adrenaline Pastoruri has an area suitable for people who for the first time venture to slide on the snow with inclines that do not generate any type of risk.
Rafting in Huancaya
The Nor Yauyos reserve in Huancaya, located 130 km southeast of Lima, is a spectacular destination for rafting or kayaking. The Cañete river, which borders the area, has become in recent decades a favorite place for lovers of this water sport.
Every year, during November and April, the river channel acquires greater volume and strength, attracting visitor’s eager to live moments of pure fun. The activity does not represent any danger, so those who want to experience this adventure sport only need to be willing to get wet and have an entertaining experience.
In the jungle
Biking in the Amazon
The Peruvian jungle also offers the opportunity to do adventure sports that will demand the most from you in the middle of the Amazon. One of them, and which has been gaining more and more followers, is mountain biking. From time to time, dozens of people gather to travel routes in the middle of nature where they not only connect with the environment, but also with the communities in the area, being a nice experience for those who like pedal sports and experiential tourism. To start this adventure, you only need to have a lot of energy and a bicycle with all its accessories.
Sources: Andina / Perú Travel / Notiviajeros / Riocanete.com
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