Kitesurf Holidays In Peru
Peru is a country in South America, situated on the western side of the continent, facing the South Pacific Ocean and straddling part of the Andes mountain range. The history of Peru goes back to some 20 000 years B.C. when the territory began to be populated with groups of hunters and gatherers.
Paracas has extremely reliable wind, which only has few days a year with no wind at all. However, there is almost always enough wind for kitesurfing!
The shallow bay of Santo Domingo is perfect for learners and there are loads of spots to satisfy even the most experienced kiter. A kitesurfing holiday in Peru needn't just be about the kitesurfing, but can be combined with some incredible tours, hikes, and sightseeing. One of the best known is the Inca Trail, which is Peru's most well-known hike. This trek takes you up the to historical Machu Picchu where you will be treated to a stunning mix of Inca ruins, mountain scenery, lush cloud-forest and rich subtropical jungle. Over 250 species of orchid have been counted in the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary, as well as numerous birds such as hummingbirds, waterfowl and the majestic Andean Condor.
Peru is also very close to the Galapagos Islands, the home of Charles Darwin, and a world famous dive site for the huge variety of marine life in the surrounding seas and wildlife that roam the islands.
Generally, Peru has a dry and cool season from June to September and a wetter, warmer season from December to February. But both temperature and rainfall (or snow in the mountains) vary enormously according to elevation or the geographical zone it is in. For example, rainfall is almost non-existent along the coastline and Lima has very little rainfall a year. South of Lima, the Atacama desert goes years without a single drop of rain at all.
