Paracas kitesurfing holidays, with the Peru experts.

Kitesurfing Holiday In Paracas

Paracas, around 4 hours from Lima, is one of the most wind-reliable kitesurf resorts we offer, without the crowds. You can go on a kitesurfing holiday to Paracas all year. Even in the lowest wind period of May - August, there are still around 60% kiteable days! In high season, from September to April, a kitesurf holiday to Paracas will leave you exhausted from kiting every day! The temperature is around 24c to 26c in the low season, getting up to the low 30's in summer (September to March).

Paracas is a very unusual place, and it is very little known among Europeans. There are very few places on the Planet where you can find that rare combination of beautiful scenery, wildlife, luxury hotels, and world-class kitesurfing (for both flat water and waves). This location is perfect for a learn-to-kitesurf holiday, and a family kitesurf holiday. For kitesurf beginners (and Wingfoilers) the conditions are literally perfect. Super flat water, consistent medium-strength wind, and a huge area with lots of space. For families, there is a choice of 4 and 5-star beach resorts very close to the Kitesurf beach to keep the whole family happy.

Paracas is also straightforward to get to, with daily flights from all major European and North American airports to Lima, followed by a 3.5-hour raid transfer.

The main kitesurfing area is a huge flat-water lagoon that borders a nature reserve. The wind blows side-onshore from the right. If you kite to the opposite side of the lagoon, the super clean cross-offshore wind creates an amazing ‘speed spot’ with butter-flat water. Our partner kitesurf school in Paracas offers regular trips to the Nature Reserve, which has some ocean-side wave spots; this makes for a great day out.

Off the water there is also some great day or half day trips to include the Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve:

THE BALLESTAS ISLANDS - sometime referred to as a mini Galapago, is home to more than 150 species of marine birds and colonies of hundreds of endangered Humboldt Penguins, fur seals, sealions, and endangered marine otters, all jostling for space on the rocks. From January to March the sealion population grows even greater as baby sealions are born. Occasional dolphin packs pass through the waters, and with special luck one might have the chance to see an endangered Andean Condor, the world’s largest bird of flight, or a humpback whale.

PARACAS NATIONAL PARK - one of two Protected Natural Areas that preserves samples representing Peru's coastal marine ecosystems. The Park contains land, a large part of the Paracas desert, islands and the sea. Besides protecting great biological diversity, the Park also contains various archaeological sites from the Paracas pre-Inca culture, which existed in large part of what is now the reserve. The Park stretches over 335,000 hectares (827,803 acres), 35% of which comprises dry land and islands, and 65% of which is sea.

The Park is also ideal for bird watchers, as well as for those who enjoy walks and adventures in natural settings. The reserve contains an Interpretation Center which provides information on biodiversity, ecosystems and protecting endangered species in the zone.

But this country is more than just incredible kitesurfing, from Lima you can easily reach The Amazon, and Machu Picchu, making for an incredible holiday combination. For those who are really into Kitesurfing Waves, the world-class spots of Pacasmayo and Mancora can also be combined with Paracas. See our ‘suggest tour below’, or speak to one of our Peru kitesurf holiday specialists who can construct the perfect Peru itinerary to fit your budget and requirements. As always, we have been to all the locations we offer, both on and off the water, so you can be sure of an amazing holiday experience when booking with Planet!