Just 10minutes from thetownofMancoraand located inidetheeco- country "la Caprichosa"at QuebradaFernandez, isthe onlyCanopyZiplinein northernPeru. Anyonebetween6and 80 yearswhohasthedaring andwantto feelpure adrenalinetojumpthroughametalropeharnesseswithan excellentsafety equipment, you candoin Mancora. Toreachthefirst"line"ofthe fourthathasthe whole circuit, there is asomewhatsteephike,we recommendgoodfootwear(slippersor shoes)to climb,sun hatand sunscreen.
Don't you want to learnsurfing? or maybe your want that your kids and/ or couple slide downa waveandfeeltheawesome powerof surfing?PilarIrigoyen surf school can help you.
Dailysurfinglessonsat Mancora's surf point,withtheteamofteachersconducted by PilarIrigoyen,a "limeña" whohas lived foryearsinMancora, a truly soulandspiritsurfer, also she is a master on creating amazing dessertsand owner of LagunaSurfCamp, acozygroupof "bungalitos" at Mancora, full palm tress,fullsoul. We have to mention that thewaveofMancoraisone ofthegentlewaves around the world, perfectfor those who are learning. It isalmostaguarantee thatallbegginers, usually touristsfrom 6to 80 years old,can stand up over the surfboard and surf their firstwave.
If youalwaysdreamedof goingto seainthe searchof a marlinortuna fish, asHemingway's best dream, CristinaYatchoffersfishingtours, even forthoseinexperienced or beginners who want to experience the deep fishing activity.The The departuresare coordinatedin advanceandare usuallyearly moringfrom Los Organos pier, just13kilometersfromMancora. Thesea journeyis led byan experienced captainand hisassistant, an expertinassemblingcanes,preparingbaitandwatchingschools.Usuallytourist can watch dolphins anda whole interestingmarine lifealong the way,and obviously,you can not alwaysensurethefisheriesto tourists,althoughevery effortandpleasanttime from the crew in acomfortablelittle yacht.
Theabilitytostay inshapeor makethe decisionto get inshapeduring yourvacation inMancora isa reality,sinceKarinaPrivatdecided to movetoMancoraandcreate herproject call XSERFIT,agymlocated in theheartofMancora,yetnecessaryto provideacomprehensiveserviceandprofessionalfitness,as well ascustomized programs,spinning,aerobics classes,etc...Flexible hoursandshortexercise programsfor tourists are available.
Attentionstressed mortals from the big city:the legendsays that in Vichayitoalong the beach(7kmssouth ofMancora)there isahypnoticspiralofrestandrelaxation, madetogo back toyournaturalstate...Aromaticoil massages,flower bathsandallthe healthyarmsrelaxis what offer Spa Origenes.
7.- Typical northern cuisine at Restaurant Recreo El Puente.
Restaurant El Puente,locatedon theoutskirtsof Mancora,offerstraditional north Peruvian mealsbasedonbeefandgoat,as well asbananas,cassavaand sweet potato.Thesite,locatedneartheQuebradaFernández, oppositetheentrancetothe Comunidad Campesina(rural communityofMancora), enjoysaquietandfamiliarenvironment, withlargemesquitetreesthatprovideadeliciousshadethroughout therestaurant.The star dish of the El Puente is the "Copus" (whichis offeredonlyon weekends),goat meatiscookedunderground in a hole,with sweet potato,cassavaand corn.They also offerothertraditionalnortherndishessuch astamales(Less than$ 1each!) and thefamousseco de Chavelo,meatand bananas in one same dish.