About
Overshadowed by being not so far from Chicama and Pacasmayo; definately worth a visit, especially as Trujillo has so much else to offer by way of culture and entertainment.
Atmosphere:
The spot is only really crowded between Christmas and Easter on weekends. Trujillo is one of the biggest city, but is about 20 times smaller than Lima, so although there are locals, they are pretty cool. The town has a fun, if somewhat 'retro' feel to it, and it is a very popular resort for the Trujillanos.
Equally, the temperature and swell data can vary. The temperature depends on the regional currents (El Nino etc), and the swell size depends on which section of the break.
Additional Info:
The spot is a long irregular point which wraps around from the south for about 700m past the pier into the bay. Parking is easy on the front, but get someone to watch your car. The break can be surfed almost anywhere, although the most consistent section is south of the small pagoda on the beach (the 'mirador' on the Playa del Mirador') : several hostals exist opposite this with ocean-view rooms: way cool! Go in roughly opposite the 'storm' channel which makes a ford in the road when flowing.
The break, although long, is discontinuous except under exceptional circumstances. When big the paddle out is hard and the wave can get fast and powerful. Mostly though its a fun 'performance' wave.
Location
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Access
Huanchaco is a beach 'resort' about 10km NW of Trujillo in the department of Libertad, easily accessible by publc transport. No road signs at all anywhere in Trujillo so ask directions, go past the extraordinary adobe (mud-brick) city of Chan Chan (14th Century) and past the airport (slightly more recent, even if it doesn't look it...). Lots of mini-buses ('micros') run from town to Huanchaco.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
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| Public access | Yes |
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| 4x4 required | Unknown |
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| Boat required | Unknown |
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