Conchitas

Las Conchitas is a sandy beach break near Ancón, north of Lima, known for small, manageable waves suited to intermediate surfers learning longer rides. The beach benefits from consistent swell during the southern hemisphere summer (December–April), with January typically offering the most accessible conditions; high tide periods produce better-formed rideable waves. The spot sits at kilometer 44 of the Panamericana highway and does experience occasional urchin hazards typical of Peru's central coastline.

Las Conchitas has developed a measurable local surfing culture over at least two decades, serving as a training ground for competitive surfers like Stefano Buralli, who went on to compete at national and world championship levels. The beach is the annual venue for the Casino Náutico de Ancón-Pasamayo Championship, which combines surfing competition with beach conservation activities and involves both local and visiting athletes.

Access is straightforward via the Panamericana highway; surfers typically park near the kilometer 44 marker. The beach is part of a working community preservation effort led by the association MADE Ancón, which emphasizes both environmental stewardship and continuity of the local surfing tradition.