Mancora Surf and Yoga Retreat: Your Soulful Travel Guide

Six sunlit days on the tropical north coast • January 11–16, 2026 This mancora surf and yoga retreat is easy to plan with clear routes from Lima, warm water surf, and spacious days by the ocean.

Why Máncora for a retreat

Máncora lives where warm Pacific swells meet Peru’s desert-tropical coast. It is lively, surfy, and golden at sunset. Morning mats. Salt on your skin. Bright food. Evenings that hum with music and conversation. This is a reset you can feel in your body and take back into your life.

What the week actually feels like

You wake to the sound of waves, move through an accessible yoga and meditation practice, then linger over fresh breakfast. Lunch is light and local so the afternoon flows. Between swims and naps, we gather for creative workshops that help you set intentions and clear space inside. If you feel called, you can join authentic shamanic ceremonies held by Peruvian healers. Everything on the schedule is an invitation. Rest when your body asks for it. Join when it says yes.

Home for the week is a boutique retreat hotel made for good sleep and easy mornings. Choose the way you rest best. Private room to cocoon. Shared double for a roomie vibe. Multiple-bed room that still feels calm and comfortable. You will also have three surf sessions with kind local guides who know these waters well. First wave or already in love with the ocean, you will be held with care. Extra sessions can be added on site if your body wants more salt and stoke.

At a glance

• Dates: January 11–16, 2026

• Where: Máncora, Peru’s Piura region

• Rhythm: daily yoga and meditation, creative workshops, optional ceremonies, three surf sessions, plenty of free time

• Food: fresh breakfast and lunch daily

• Choice: every activity is optional. Presence over performance
  

Getting to your mancora surf and yoga retreat

Fly into Lima, then a short domestic hop

From Lima you can fly to any of these airports, then continue by road to Máncora.

• Talara TYL around 80 km. Typical drive about 1 hour 10 minutes. Good “closest airport” option.

• Tumbes TBP about 112 km. Plan roughly 1 hour 30 to 2 hours by car depending on traffic and pickup point.

• Piura PIU about 186 km. Count on roughly 2 hours 25 minutes by car.

  
  

Airlines on these routes typically include LATAM, Sky Airline and JetSMART, with multiple daily options seasonally.

We can help. If you want support arranging your transfer from any of these airports to Máncora, email us via the site contact form or reply to your retreat confirmation and we will share trusted drivers and options that match your arrival time.

Prefer the scenic overland route

Comfortable overnight buses run from Lima to Máncora. Expect about 18 to 20 hours with semi-cama or cama seats depending on the company and class. You will board in Lima’s Plaza Norte or Javier Prado terminals and arrive in central Máncora.

When to come and what the weather is like

Northern Peru is warm year-round. The hot season runs roughly January to May with average daytime highs above 29–30°C. The cooler season is July to October with average daytime highs just under 27°C. Water is warmest late summer and early autumn, and coolest around September. Pack light layers and strong sun protection.

Seasonal magic. Humpback whales visit the Piura and Tumbes coast roughly July through October. If you plan extra time in that window you can book a morning whale-watching trip from nearby piers.

What your mancora surf and yoga retreat includes

Across six days you will enjoy daily yoga and meditation that welcome all levels, fresh breakfast and lunch, creative workshops for clarity and self-connection, optional ceremonies with Peruvian healers, and three guided surf sessions with local partners. Rooms are available as private, shared double, or multiple-bed configurations. Every activity is optional so you can follow your own rhythm.

Culture and nearby nature

Máncora is a surf town with neighboring breaks like Los Órganos and Lobitos within day-trip reach. North of town, the Manglares de Tumbes National Sanctuary protects Peru’s largest mangrove ecosystem, which you can explore by gentle boat tour to spot birds, turtles and rich estuary life.

Extend your stay

Want to arrive earlier or linger after the retreat We will help you find the right place for your vibe. Tucked-away and quiet-ish. Walking distance to the beach. Boutique with a pool. Email us and we will send curated options and contacts so you can land softly.

Packing list that actually helps

Essentials for practice Breathable yoga outfits, light shawl for meditation, journal and pen, reusable water bottle, optional eye pillow.

For ocean days Long-sleeve rash guard, swimwear that stays put, reef-safe sunscreen and zinc, hat and polarized sunglasses. Optional: your preferred wax and fin key.

Town and travel Easy sandals, light dress or linen shirt and shorts, small day bag, reusable market tote, universal power adapter, light layer for evening breeze.

Wellness kit Aloe or after-sun, electrolytes or favorite tea, personal medication, a few basics for scrapes or blisters.

Documents and money Passport with 6 months validity, card plus some soles for tuk-tuks and cafés, travel insurance saved on your phone and printed once.

Money, phone and practical notes

• ATMs and cards. Bring a debit or credit card and a little cash in soles for small purchases.

• Connectivity. A local SIM is easy to buy in town. Signal is good in central areas and along the main road.

• Power. A compact universal adapter keeps things simple.

• Language. Basic Spanish phrases take you far. Hola, por favor, gracias, cuánto cuesta, una mesa para dos.

• Vibe and safety. This is a lively beach town. As everywhere, keep valuables simple, use registered taxis or prebooked transfers at night, and trust your common sense.

Support with transfers and stays

Email us if you would like help with airport transfers to Máncora or if you plan to come earlier or stay longer. We will share trusted drivers and accommodation contacts and help you choose what fits.

Press play on arrival

I made a South America playlist for this season of your life. Warm, rhythmic, a little nostalgic, a little wild. Add it to your flight so your body arrives before the plane does.

Ready to join us

If your shoulders dropped even a little while reading, trust that. Your mat is ready. The ocean is ready. Your next chapter is ready. Book your spot here <3