Puerto Chicama (Malabrigo)
Puerto Malabrigo
A surfing mecca with the world’s longest left-hand wave. On big-wave days, a single ride can carry on for about two kilometers.
Puerto Chicama (Puerto Malabrigo) lies about 70 km northwest of Trujillo and is famed for the longest left-hand wave in the world. On big-wave days, a single ride can run for about 2 km and last several minutes, drawing surfers from around the globe. The town itself is simple, with surf hostels and schools along the coast. The old pier stretches about 1 km, and visitors can watch surfers riding waves from it. The town suits surfers who want to stay a few days, while non-surfers can visit El Brujo on the same day. Visitors need to hire a car or take a bus, changing at Paiján.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- El Brujo Archaeological Complex (Lady of Cao)
- Huanchaco
- Huaca del Dragón (Huaca Arco Iris)
- Chan Chan Site Museum
- Chan Chan (Nik An Palace)
- Huaca Esmeralda
- Casa Ganoza Chopitea
- Trujillo Cathedral