Adventure-lovers will find the Andes of Peru to be ideal for trekking , camping and mountain-climbing. The highlands are riddled with more than 15,000 lakes, snow-capped peaks soaring over 6,000 meters, the world's deepest canyons, bucolic valleys and picturesque villages.

The entire Andean chain in Peru offers unparalleled opportunities for whitewater rafting , superb trails for mountain biking and gusting winds for fans of hang-gliding and parapente.

The beaches of Paracas (south of Lima) and along the north coast are ideal for adventure sports such as surfing , windsurfing , sandboard , fishing and scuba diving .

There is also good fishing to be had in the Amazon jungle, where birdwatchers will also have a field day. Whether basking in the noonday sun or watching the star-studded night skies, Peru is the ideal place to enjoy a unique and unforgettable stay practicing every type of adventure sports.

Other adventure sports to be practiced in Peru are rock climbing and hot air balooning.

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Adventure Sports and Adventure Activities in Peru

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu	Mountain Biking in Paracas
Trekking in the Cordillera Blanca	Mountain Biking in Huaraz
Trekking in the Cordillera Huayhuash	Mountain Biking in Pachacamac
Llama Trek Chavin to Olleros	Parapente and Handgliding
Trekking in the Colca Valley	Saltwater Fishing
The Salkantay Loop	Freshwater Fishing
Trekking Beyond the Mountains	Climbing the Cordillera Blanca
Rock Climbing in Peru	Climbing the Cordillera Huayhuash
Sandboarding in Peru	Surfing in Cabo Blanco
Scuba Diving in Peru	Surfing in Bayovar Nonura
Rafting along the Peruvian Coast	Surfing in Chicama
Rafting in the Peruvian Highlands	Surfing in La Herradura
Rafting in the Peruvian Jungle	Surfing in Pico Alto
Windsurf in Peru	Surfing in Punta Rocas