Huanchaco Travel Guide

wheather your walk , jog or excersice, the beach front gives the perfect environment.

the smooth surface gives the best location for learning surfing or simply sightseeing the many young surfers and their super abilities. It is a show.

there are a lot of shoppettes near the pier
You need to negotiate the prices to get the best price.

What to buy: It is nice to get some souveniers from Huanchaco:

We found nice things like:
wooden sugar holder hand painted and painted on the spot.
t-shirts with prints
pearl jewlery and alike
inca designed items brought from cusco or other areas.
tons of good shopping

What to pay: just to give you an idea;
a t-shirt is about 15 soles (5 usd)
and there is tons of nice , cheap stuff

A different way of fishing, on little handmade boats who can't last very much, as they absorb the water...

Une autre facon de pecher, avec des bateaux faits main qui ne durent pas tres longtemps, car ils absorbent l'eau...

Luggage and bags: You will be able to shop and use dollars with no problem in several stores and restaurants. However dollars will be accepted but at a much lower rate

change your currency in Lima

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: although the cost is warm in the winter during the day, at night it gets cold so bring your sweater. Not a skiing jacket

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: there is no nyquil in Peru..
but the pharmacists are like doctors just give them your simptoms and they will prescribe the cure.

Photo Equipment: if you are taking a digital camera, make sure your recharger works on a 220volts (note that US currency is 110 volts)

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: bring your own sheet if you are camping, in cheap hotels or for any other use you might need.

Miscellaneous: sunblock is expensive so take it with you.

a pair of sneakers is always needed.

the Kayaks made of "totora" is a great entreitainment and sport that anyone can enjoy.

There are all types of Caballitos de Totora,
a one seater, like the Kayak .
The 2 seater like the Canoe
and you do not need experience to try
because if you want a conductor will balance your kayak

Equipment: bring your bathing suit.
You can rent a wet suit if you want, but not necessary

sunblock protector is advisable

Of course rent the caballito de totora from one of the many renter-owners on the same beach.

rental is about 10 soles (3 dollars ) for a couple of hours