Stand up paddle (SUP) in Máncora: what to expect and how much it costs

If the idea of getting on the water appeals to you but paddling into a surf wave sounds intimidating, stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is the gentler way in: you stand, you paddle, and Playa Sur’s calm water does the rest.

Why Playa Sur is a good spot for this

Unlike La Punta, where the surf break happens, Playa Sur has much calmer water — exactly what you want for standing on a SUP board without fighting the swell. It’s friendly ground both for someone who’s never been on a board and for paddlers who already know what they’re doing and want to explore longer stretches of the bay.

What’s included

Equipment is always included: board, paddle, and life vest. Outings are scheduled around the tide, chasing the calmest water of the day, so the exact time gets coordinated over WhatsApp rather than fixed in advance.

The options (reference prices)

• Lesson + sea turtle swim outing (2 hours, equipment included): S/100
• SUP yoga on the water (1.5 hours): S/80
• Basic outing and lesson (1 hour): S/70
• Board rental (1.5 hours): S/40
• Board rental (full day): S/80
• Breakfast on the water on the board, for 2 people (1 hour): S/200

The highlight: the sea turtle swim outing

Combining a paddle lesson with a stretch of swimming alongside sea turtles is probably the most requested of the six — two hours that work whether you’ve never paddled before or already know how and just want the excuse to see turtles up close.

Wiracocha Paddle

Wiracocha Paddle, at Playa Sur, is the paddle option we currently have listed in the guide. Pola and her team run the outings and lessons above — you can message them directly on WhatsApp from their page to coordinate a time based on the tide.

In short

• SUP is more approachable than surfing: no need to paddle into a wave
• Playa Sur is the ideal spot thanks to its calm water
• Equipment is always included
• Reference prices range from S/40 (rental) to S/200 (breakfast on the water)

Prices and availability are set by the business itself and can change — to confirm the latest, the best move is to message them directly on WhatsApp from their page.