Sandboarding in Paracas

Paracas is known for its incredible sea for water sports, as well as a vast desert that serves as a setting for sandboarding.

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Sandboarding is an adventure sport that takes place on sand dunes with a board similar to a snowboard. It involves descending seated, standing, or lying down from the highest point of the sand hill.

Where It Takes Place

This sport in Paracas is carried out precisely in the California desert of the district. It covers more than 20 km2 and features dunes of different sizes for beginners, intermediates, and experts.

Distance

As mentioned, it is a desert with dunes of varying sizes. Short descents of about 15 meters can be done, as well as longer ones that exceed 50 meters.

Level

Thanks to the variety of dunes in the desert, you don't have to be a professional in sandboarding to practice it here in Paracas. There are small dunes where beginners can start this sport, being able to do it seated, lying down, or standing. If you are experienced in this sport, you can find more challenging dunes to practice and develop your skills.

Season

These dunes are available for visiting and sandboarding at any time of the year, always bringing the appropriate gear for the season.

Video: Gerardo Castillo

What to Bring

• Light clothing
• T-shirt or windbreaker
• Sunscreen
• Hat and sunglasses
• Sandboard (if you don't have one, there are agencies on-site that provide them)

Recommendations

If it's your first time practicing this sport, we recommend starting on small dunes seated or lying down. With practice, you'll be able to move on to larger dunes and descend standing up.