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Peru is home to several notable surf locations, including Máncora and Puerto Chicama, the latter being recognized for having the world's longest left-hand point break, extending over 4 kilometers along the northern coast of Peru.

Competitions

The country has hosted numerous international surfing competitions, such as the Peru International Surfing Championship, the 1965 World Surfing Championship, and the Peru National Surf Circuit.

References

  1. Julia Chaplin (2008-05-04). "Riding the Waves of Peru". The New York Times. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  2. "Men's Surfing in Peru | USA Today". Traveltips.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  3. "Travel - Surfing : Peru". BBC. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
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