Huanchaco Beachfront | Wild Camping

November 6th, 2023 by naturwunderer_&photografnix

We slept here 2 nights at the northern end.
It was quit and for us safe. Police and security pases by. Here are trash bins and the area is clean.

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September 24th, 2023 by mrnttp

Pasamos una noche de Sábado sin problemas en la última calle de la costa Huanchaco, los vecinos son amables y es un buen reparo del viento y del ruido de las calles centrales.

August 16th, 2023 by roamingabout.com

This place is worse than being parked on a quiet street in any other city, where traffic actually stops between 11pm and 6am. We purposefully stayed at the extreme northern end of the boardwalk to be away from it all.

Passing, honking cars, loud trucks, and boomboxes all night long, during the week. Some honking and people partying, singing, listening to blasting music from 2:30am until 4:30am (when I asked them to move) on a Monday morning. I would not want to be here during the weekend. It is an ugly party town with overpriced restaurants and drinks. The produce market is okay. As always, ask prices first. Would not recommend staying here.

July 30th, 2023 by erich.marti.57

Even at independence fiesta there was no problem to stay over night here. Nice location.

May 5th, 2023 by pascal.la.croix

J ai passe 3 nuits ici sans probleme. Ne pas aller plus loin vers les dunes car ce n est pas secure selon les locaux Aucun service

April 17th, 2023 by undetoursurlaterre

on a passé la nuit là et c'était calme et agréable. aucun problème.

January 4th, 2023 by Adrian

Stayed here for one night. Nice beach. After sunset all the people started leaving and by 9:30pm it was quiet. We were the only vehicle parked along the street that night. Everything closes down early, even the restaurants.

November 23rd, 2022 by nadine2.braun

nice place to sleep, we felt secure and quiet

March 13th, 2022 by katherineletts

Anywhere along the curb of this beach is all good for overnight. The northern end was perfect for us - it’s walking distance to the activity and maintains some privacy.
Great spot and comfortable temperatures! A local told us this used to be a party town pre-covid. These days it’s fairly relaxed. There are some surfers, and it’s quiet at night. Everyone comes out for the sunset, but it’s not overcrowded at any point. We stayed through the weekend!

February 28th, 2020 by thomas.grolade

On the beach during the day, but police advice us to stay along the street (with lights) for the night. Some bark dogs.

September 3rd, 2019 by emmanuel.touchais

We stayed 200m after on the front Bracho, just front of the restaurant « otra cosa » very nice place, safe and quiet.

July 31st, 2019 by kdgreene58

Parking is still allowed on the beach, we had no problem. The entrance to the beach is about 100 meters further north.

June 2nd, 2019 by It's not a slow car, it's a fast house

Stayed two nights. Moved a bit after visiting ruins. Super peaceful. Met other travelers. Find a flat spot and you’re all set

March 31st, 2019 by b.chaski

Good place to park for a night. Quiet and lot of other vans too (5 when we where here). No facilities. But toilets and shower of 1,5 soles in the center close to the soccer field.

October 22nd, 2017 by essesloyon

Ok very nice, quiet.
Pas autorisé de dormir sur le bord de plage, soit disant à cause de la marée montante, seulement sur le front

April 30th, 2017 by Global Convoy

We werent sure where to park so we asked the police and they put us right on the beach! Local restaurant has good ceviche and cheap beer.

April 15th, 2017 by tanochiomi

quisimos para sobre la playa con nuestro motorhome pero al rato la policía nos saco. igualmente pudimos parar sobre la calle costanera. seguro y tranquilos.

April 13th, 2017 by nicknameinternational.com

We went to stay here but the security guard said that camping there is no longer permitted. But I got the feeling that he didn't really know. We later talked to police and they said it was fine. But we had already moved to another lot.

February 26th, 2017 by charlotte.mcconaghy

What a nice surprise. It ain't your idyllic beach paradise but met multiple other people in vans, etc. Fulfilled some much needed social time. The locals don't blink an eye at Overlanders- very normal here.

February 4th, 2017 by reisefriedli.ch

We sleept at a Saturday on this streetparking and it was surprising quiet and if you drink something in a cafe, you will have wifi

June 6th, 2016 by andres_e_d_g

Lugar genial

January 22nd, 2016 by Tony LEE

Advised that beach access is no longer permitted

November 18th, 2015 by facebook.com/megamacaqueiros

Free but dificult to who don't have bath in car. We have used to café in front.

November 3rd, 2015 by cyfrowinomadzi.pl

Stayed one night. All good. No encounters with the police.

May 18th, 2015 by gringorick

Stayed here 3 nights. The first 2 nights, Sat & Sun, were quiet after dark, and noone bothered us. On Mon night, the police told us to park on the street, outside of the lot becuase they siad it was dangerous in case there are big waves. It seemed pretty silly, the tide never came up at all and the road is actually lower than the lot. Free. The lot was roped off when we left.

April 25th, 2015 by ajsml

Stayed here no problems, police never bothered us. It was quiet.

April 2nd, 2015 by jeffrooney8

Better to park at far end of beach due to random party's across the street till 4 am. Showers and restroom up towards pier. S2

February 9th, 2015 by Nomadizens

We stayed here one night and didn't love it. We parked at the far end, but it was still busy and noisy until late at night. Even after talking with the police, another policeman woke us up in the middle of the night and said we couldn't sleep there. But once he found out we were tourists he said it was fine.

November 3rd, 2014 by subagonsouth.com

Although the sign does say no camping, the security guards make an exception for peaceful overlanders. In fact, they kick everyone else off of the beach at night, but just smile and nod at the overlanders. We camped here two nights with four to five other vehicles. Great vegetarian restaurant nearby called Otra Cosa with delicious meals, fast wii, and clean bathrooms.

October 30th, 2014 by thenextadventures.com

Good beach camp. Confirmed with police that it is ok to camp here. Bathrooms and showers available just down the beach near where the reed boats are. 2s to take a shower.

October 5th, 2014 by Song of the Road

We thought about camping here--this is right on the beach. However there are no facilities and the signs here say no camping. I'm not sure if this is enforced or not. We saw a few other Overlanders parked here at night so it may be ok!

September 6th, 2014 by burtway.com

Free. No facilities. Parking on the large sandy area on the beach. 24 h police patrol. Minutes walk from cafés, restaurants with fast wifi. This stretch of beach is quiet, peaceful and tidy. No sand flies and perfect temperature.