Long before modern surfboards, inhabitants of the northern coast of Peru—specifically the Moche and Chimú cultures—were riding waves on caballitos de totora ("little reed horses") over 3,500 years ago. These fishermen used these traditional reed watercraft to fish and surf the waves back to shore.
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Today, in the northern town of , this tradition continues, and it is recognized as a World Surfing Reserve. It is a living testament to the ancestral connection Peruvians have with the sea. Top Surf Spots in Peru Miraflores Surf Lessons Long before modern surfboards, inhabitants of the northern