15/02/2026
🌊 PromPerú at the World Surfing Conservation Conference 2026
We were honoured to participate in the inauguration of the World Surfing Conservation Conference 2026 — a global platform where surfing is understood not only as a sport, but as an ecosystem, a culture, and a shared responsibility.
Peru arrived with a clear message:
✨ We are the .
For the first time, a Latin American club participated in the — and that club is from 🇵🇪
This is more than competition.
It is representation.
It is visibility.
It is the beginning of a new chapter for Northern Peru and for Latin American surf culture on the global stage.
Our presence reflects a broader commitment to:
• Sustainable coastal development
• Community-based tourism
• Cultural preservation through innovation
• Stronger Peru–Australia collaboration
We extend our sincere gratitude to our valued partners:
🌏 Council on Australia Latin America Relations ( )
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And the outstanding Peruvian delegation who made this moment possible.
Surfing connects oceans.
But collaboration connects nations.
✍️ Peru is ready for the next wave.
In the flowing movements of the Marinera — echoing the curves of the sea.
In the powerful rhythms of Afro-Peruvian music — carrying the spirit of our coastline.
Because in Peru, the ocean is not only ridden.
It is danced.
It is celebrated.
It is lived.
📸 In the photo:
H.E. Vitaliano Gallardo, Ambassador of Peru to Australia, and our Tourism & Trade Commissioner, Sol Campos de Parry, alongside the Peruvian delegation — including:
• Carolina Butrich
• Carlos “Huevito” Ucañán – Master Builder of the Caballito de Totora
• Carlos Antonio Ferrer – Reserva de Surf de Huanchaco
• Luis Miguel De la Rosa Toro Nalvarte
• Roberto Meza
And our surfers proudly representing Peru:
• Catalina Zariquey
• Brianna Barthelmess
• Bastián Arévalo
• Alejandro Bernales
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