Not just Machu Picchu, Peru also has many beautiful beaches to relax in: Punta Sal, Tuquillo and many more.

There are no simple ways to describe it: Peru is a wonderful country, a destination every year for thousands of travellers, especially young people, who have begun to want to discover the wonders of South America. Not everyone knows this, but Peru has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world: not only because they are set in landscapes that seem to come out of a picture book, but also because they have waters so clear and crystal clear that they would attract even the most sceptical and demanding of tourists.

Peru is very popular, especially amongst very young surfing lovers. Some of its beaches, such as Punta Chicama and Punta Rocas, are the chosen venue for the international championships of the sport. So there are many fans who go to its beaches every year to ride some of the largest waves in the world.

Not just surfing: although most beaches are particularly windy and suitable for water sports, others are calm and waveless. These are the ideal bays where you can take children to play and spend a day in total relaxation, without the fear of the strong currents that often upset the ocean.

Here are the most beautiful beaches in Peru to visit:

Punta Sal
Las Pocitas
Tuquillo
Caballeros
Embajadores
Vichayito
Wakama
La Mina
Playa Roja (Red Beach)
Puerto Inka
Caleta San Jose
Zorritos
Colan
Pimentel
Huanchaco
El Silencio
Pacasmayo
Puerto Chicama (Malagrigo)
Ancash
Tortugas
Ancon
Punta Rocas
Punta Hermosa
San Bartolo
Santa Maria
Pucusana
Bujama and Chocalla
Cerro Azul
Tumbes Beaches
Los Organos
Lambayeque Beaches