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Nov · 88% rideable

Paracas

What it's actually like

Kiters, Paracas Bay gives you a south to south-west wind from your left, 14 to 16 kt from August to April. It builds to a peak between 3pm and 5pm, with chop near shore and flat water upwind. Kangaroo Kite rents kit here.

When it's good

Is it for you?

  • LevelBody dragger to kiteloop

    Beginners do well in the bay with a school; the reserve wave is for experts.

  • WaterMillpond to small chop

    Chop near shore, then flat water upwind across the bay: freestyle riders come for it.

  • LaunchBarefoot

    A large sandy beach to launch from; fine sand sticks, so pack kites away dry.

  • Wetsuit4/3 steamer

    Sea about 16 °C in November: a 4/3, nippy on the first run, then sweet.

  • AprèsA few places

    4 bars and 60 places to eat within 5 km: a sundowner, dinner, then bed.

  • CostMid

    Complete kite kit is US$70 a day at Kangaroo Kite, less on longer hires.

Where to launch

Conditions change. Check local rules and conditions before you ride.

  • School
  • Stay
  • Santo Domingo kite point

    The main point: a large sandy beach with the schools.

  • Laguna Grande

    A lagoon inside the Paracas National Reserve, about an hour south.

In an emergency

Getting there

  • Nearest airportLima (LIM). Fly into Jorge Chávez International, then it is about three hours south down the Panamericana Sur.
  • Getting aroundBus or car. Buses run from Lima in 3.5 to 4 hours if you’d rather not drive, or take the wheel yourself.

Stay, learn and rent

Full details for every place are in the Pocket Guide.

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Pocket Guide

Paracas, in your pocket

Everything you need on the beach in one PDF. Save it to your phone and it works with no signal.

01The month: wind, conditions and water02Every hazard, and the local rules03The launches, with maps04Getting there with kit05Stays, schools and kit hire06Where every score comes from

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