"The temperature was somewhere in the dry 80s when I arrived at Kahu Beach House in December-the sun-soaked home, with an unobstructed view of the glittering Pacific, was a refuge from the below-freezing temperatures I'd fled in New York City. I know I'm not the first person to take advantage of the Southern Hemisphere's opposing seasons for a mid-winter escape."
"Kahu Beach House, bookable on Airbnb, sits in a community of Los Órganos, less than an hour's drive from the Talara airport in northern Peru. This entire northern section of the country's coastline is known for being always sunny (unlike sometimes foggy Lima) and it is quite literally where surfing was invented some 3,500 years ago. Today, Peru's northern coast remains a top-tier surf destination."
"The drive from Talara airport to the home is scenic, in that sun-baked, desert-meets-the-sea way that Peru does so well. Within the last few minutes of the drive, it's a bumpy ride up a dirt road that may leave you wondering how a chic house can await at the end of it. Going up is a good sign, and I was reminded of why when we walked through the front doors and were smacked in the face with the ocean views that height allows."
Kahu Beach House sits in Los Órganos on Peru's northern coast, less than an hour's drive from Talara airport. The northern coastline is known for consistent sunshine and a deep surfing heritage dating back 3,500 years, with Chicama offering the world's longest left-hand wave. Los Órganos is a slow-moving surf town favored by Lima residents seeking a quieter pace. Access includes a scenic drive that ends with a bumpy dirt-road climb, rewarding visitors with elevated, unobstructed Pacific views. Adobe-colored walls and thatched-roof details help the house blend with surrounding homes, forming a secluded refuge ideal for groups seeking surf, sun, and seafood.
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