Summer is heating up in South America, and many tourists are heading to Peru’s north coast to catch some waves or just relax after their treks and travels. One forward-thinking tour operator, Llama Expeditions, is taking advantage of the growing popularity of Peru’s surf scene by partnering with local philanthropic groups.
When you book a tour with Llama Expeditions, you not only get 8 days of phenomenal surfing, but also the opportunity to do some good. The trip operator’s partners, Generación and Wave Development, are both charitable organizations that seek to provide homes for Peru’s many street children and also help these children to grow and heal through the sport of surfing. Some of the children even make surfing a livelihood by becoming instructors or professional surfers and lift themselves out of poverty for good.
When traveling abroad, it can sometimes seem like a country’s greatest places are overrun by tourists, giving locals no chance to enjoy their own national treasures. In a sense, this is true of Peru’s surf scene as well. For many street children living in Lima, the sea might as well be a million miles away. But with the help of various charitable groups and donations from tourists, these children can get a chance to play in the waves like any other kid.