Taking a surf trip with friends and exploring new places is honestly one of the things I enjoy the most!

That said, today I want to share a bit about my trip to Peru — what it was like to surf in Lobitos, and then visit the famous lost city of the Incas: Machu Picchu.

Alright, let’s begin…

Travelling to Peru with my son Francisco and our friends João Bosco, Cristian, and Enzo was incredible — definitely one of the best surf trips I’ve ever taken.

Lobitos, our first stop, is located on the northern coast of Peru and is packed with waves for every type of surfer.

The region is semi-desert and quite remote, which makes it a special destination for those who want to fully enjoy the waves and connect with nature.

The town was originally targeted for oil exploration by the British back in the 19th century.

However, after a military coup in 1968, Lobitos became a military base — which eventually led to the area being largely neglected.

Today, though, for surfers from all over the world, Lobitos has become a go-to destination, offering incredible left-hand waves for all levels.

Experiencing that was truly unforgettable.

Next, we travelled to Cusco and then took a train to visit the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. With the help of a tour guide who explained everything about the history of this civilisation, the visit was full of detail and packed with fascinating aspects.

One piece of information that really surprised me was that all of Machu Picchu’s ruins once housed around 400 people, who lived there for about 100 years until the arrival of the Spanish.

I personally thought the ruins of Machu Picchu were much older, and I was surprised to learn that it was actually just 100 years of history in that part of Peru.

Still, the complexity of that civilisation is absolutely astonishing.

It was impressive to see them up close, and their history is truly captivating.

So that was my experience travelling through Peru — highly recommended!

Thanks and see you soon,

David Weber