Leaving Lobitos; but not leaving it behind
We had to leave, but we also had to do something.
The Ultimate Lima Travel Guide
We designed this guide around the places we keep returning to in Lima. Spoiler: it mostly all goes down in Barranco. It is just that good. Read on for recs on hotels, restaurants, artisan shopping, museums, coffee, and hidden gems.
The Stories of Lobitos, told by Lobiteñans
How a new photojournalism program will help local girls tell the stories of their community. Made possible by La Onza surf retreats community, in partnership with Coast2Coast Movement.
How Home Can Be More Than a Place
After years of traveling through Southeast Asia, Central America, and Europe, co-founder of La Onza Emma Baas shares how she found home in Lobitos, Peru.
Why Peru Is Unlike Anywhere Else in South America
Our next group trip is a bit different. We start in the Andes, get lost for a bit in the mountains and then make our way north to Lobitos. But why are we even here to begin with? This week we put the question to our team…
The Wave I Didn’t Bail On
What learning to surf in Lobitos, Peru really feels like — from brutal wipeouts to breakthrough moments. A look inside the journey behind our surf and yoga retreats on Peru’s north coast.
Notes from a Year of Retreats
Our next retreat is coming up in June, designed around surfing and yoga, with lots of space to shape the experience on the way