Right on the beach, spend 8 days at Penascal hotel...during winter time, but water is not as cold (65F) as here in California. surf great points right by the hotel at waking distance, there is San bartolo rights and left breaks, then there is Penascal 8-12 feet right break, and Huaico left short break, is small beach town with friendly... more

good place...literally 2 minute walk to surfing...Antonio is great... check out my photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/anetamark/sets more

Stayed here at the end of March, having sought some beach time and surf instruction in Peru. San Bartolo is not a happening metropolis, by any stretch of the imagination. Antonio's a great host, though, making this a great spot to surf and relax. The family provides three meals a day (all delicious and fresh), and Antonio has surf equipment... more

My husband and I fell in love with San Bartolo and the surfing spots south of Lima thanks to the hospitality of Antonio, owner of the Penascal Surf Hotel. We enjoyed a private breakfast overlooking the Pacific Ocean and amazing meals of fresh seafood and traditional Peruvian dishes prepared by Antonio's wife in his own home. During the day we... more