intermediate
Punta de Bombón, Arequipa, Peru

Playa Cardones

Playa Cardones is a lake beach in southern Peru with cold freshwater and mountain scenery, suited for intermediate swimmers with cold-water experience. The high altitude and clear water provide stunning but challenging conditions for swimming. Acclimatize to altitude before swimming and bring thermal protection for extended time in water.

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Playa Cardones

-17.2155, -71.6778

Details

Location
Punta de Bombón, Arequipa, Peru
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
-17.2155, -71.6778

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