El Paso

El Paso generates sustained, cylindrical barrels on its exposed reef, ranking second to Pico Alto among Punta Hermosa's breaks in terms of power and consistency at size. The wave maintains intensity even at triple overhead, channeling all its force into a narrow takeoff zone situated perilously close to a cliff face, with the impact zone scattered with rocks and urchin colonies that make both entry and exit technically demanding.

Punta Hermosa gained regional prominence after Sofia Mulanovich's 2004 world championship, and the area hosted the 2010 ISA World Surfing Games. El Paso itself has hosted competitions where surfers like Gabriel Aramburú, José Gómez, and Javier Swayne proved their skills, though specific historical detail about the break remains sparse compared to better-documented nearby spots.

Located roughly an hour south of Lima beneath Punta Hermosa's cliffs, El Paso is readily accessible from the city or Jorge Chávez International Airport. The spot draws fewer crowds than nearby alternatives, partly because its selective swell window and expert-only difficulty naturally filter participation. Access requires deliberate planning around the rocky terrain and cliff geography.