Things to do in Huanchaco
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Un Lugar
For surfing lessons, visit Un Lugar, two blocks back from the main beach road. This place is run by the super-friendly and highly skilled Juan Carlos and provides private two-hour lessons for S45. It also rents boards and suits, organizes surfing safaris to Puerto Chicama and, best of all, runs a volunteer program helping local street children. Travelers are welcome to volunteer.
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Grill A Bordo
The ships-ahoy theme, complete with waiters dressed as sailors, may be unnecessary as this parrillada (grill house) serves only one fish dish – but there are plenty of scrumptiously grilled meats on offer. Located a few blocks back from the beach, it’s a cozy little place that also houses a small ceramics gallery.
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Club Colonial
On the plaza, this Belgian-run place is in a striking, candle-lit colonial mansion and serves up finely prepared Peruvian and French dishes. It also doubles as a gallery for quality local artists and is the best place in town for a romantic rendezvous. Hours can be erratic.
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Mamma Mía
Come here for delicious concoct-your-own pizzas prepared with the freshest ingredients. The pastas are also great, but for a real treat you should check to see if the Peruvian owner, Fernando, is making any of his famous secret-recipe crab lasagna. Yum.
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Restaurante Mococho
This tiny place sits secluded in a walled garden where patrons wait to see what amazing seafood concoctions the skilled don Victor will serve up that day. It’s not cheap, but ceviche and seafood does not get any better than this.
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Santuario de la Virgen del Socorro
The church above town, Santuario de la Virgen del Socorro, is worth a visit. Built between 1535 and 1540, it is said to be the second-oldest church in Peru. There are sweeping views from the restored belfry.
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Otra Cosa
Otra Cosa, a Middle Eastern restaurant, organizes several volunteer projects in the area; see its website for more information.
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Restaurant Big Ben
At the far north end of Huanchaco, Big Ben specializes in lunchtime ceviches and has a reputation for top-notch seafood.
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Wave
You can rent surfing gear (S15 to S30 per day for a wetsuit and surfboard).
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El Caribe
Recommended for its seafood, particularly the reasonably priced ceviche.
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