Playa La Honda, Coastal beach in Ancash department, Peru

Playa La Honda is a sandy beach on Peru's Pacific coast where regular waves roll onto the shore. The area includes some beachfront residences and serves both local residents and visitors.

Playa La Honda lies in the Ancash region of Peru, on the Pacific coast about 250 km north-west of Lima. The source records no founding date, no residential development and no named events; it documents only the setting and a dry, mild coastal climate with average temperatures near 23 °C and February the warmest month.

Fishermen work the beach and sell their daily catch to visitors interested in preparing traditional coastal dishes. This everyday practice connects the place to wider Peruvian seaside traditions.

The beach has parking areas, restroom facilities, and designated swimming zones with lifeguards during the day. Check when lifeguards are on duty before planning your swim.

Playa La Honda lies in the Ancash region of western Peru, about 250 km north-west of Lima. The climate is dry: average monthly rainfall reaches only about 12 mm, and the sea breeze keeps temperatures near 23 °C, rising to about 27 °C in February and easing to around 20 °C in August.