The Training
Structured coaching on technique, movement and reading the game.
Mancora · Perú 🇵🇪
More than an academy. We're a community.
Training, tournaments and just-for-fun volley on the sand in Mancora.
AllBeginner to competitive
4Ways to play
365Days of sun
0Experience needed
What we do
Four ways to get on the sand — and where
Whether you've never touched a ball or you're chasing your next tournament, there's a way in.
Kids & Minikids
The next generation of Mancora volley. Games first, technique second.
Tourneys
Our tournaments are the heartbeat of the community. Mixed levels, mixed teams.
For Fun
Casual drop-in play — turn up, pay for the session, and play.
Where we play
Proper nets, proper sand, palm trees on every side and the Pacific two minutes away.
Not sure which one?
Message us and we'll point you to the right session.
Message us
Why us
Community first. Always.
We're not here to filter people out. We're here to get more people playing.
- Grouped by level, so you're always playing people you can actually play with
- Experienced players get properly competitive games — not watered-down drills
- Come alone, leave with a team — there's always a group for you
- Locals and travellers on the same court, all year round
- Kids' programme growing the next generation of Mancora players
- No contracts, no pressure — play as much or as little as you like
When
Sessions run all year
Mancora doesn't really have a winter, so neither do we.
Mornings
Beginners · Level 1
7:30am Mon · Wed · FriIntermediate · Level 3
7–8:30am Tue · ThuAfternoons
Mini Kids
4–5pm Mon · WedBasic · Level 2
4:30–6pm Tue · ThuKids
5–6:30pm Mon · WedEvenings
Open play, organised by BVM
6:30–10pm Every day — no booking, no level
Tourneys
Most Fridays at Papa Mo's, plus once a month at Qema. Check our Instagram stories on Wednesdays.
New · every week
BVM Play
The weekly ladder
Our weekly morning tournament, run from your phone — register, pay with Yape, live scores and a rolling four-week table5 a court · four games to 15 · all levels, no partner needed
Open BVM Play →Where
Mancora, Peru
A fishing town turned surf town on Peru's far north coast.
- On the court at Papa Mo's, on the sand in Mancora
- Around 2 hours from Tumbes airport, 1 hour from Talara, 3 from Piura
- Surf, kitesurf, diving, jiu-jitsu and whale watching, all a few metres away
- After the game, the evening carries on at Papa Mo's — food, drinks and the same people
Who's behind it
Gaby
Gaby Seminario started this to share her love of volleyball with more of the community.
Born in Talara, she became a digital nomad chasing the wind to kitesurf.
Everyone gets a ball, everyone gets a team, and nobody stands on the sideline.
On the sand
This is what a session looks like
2 min 27 · real players, in their own words
In their words
Don't take our word for it
Players who found us while travelling through Mancora, on what it's really like.
- Travellers, locals and long-stay visitors
- Most people arrive on their own — almost nobody leaves that way
Volunteer coaches
Coach in Mancora. Live by the ocean.
We're a growing beach volleyball school looking for passionate coaches to join the team.
- 12hPer week
- 2Days off weekly
- 4–12Weeks stay
- 20–50Age range
What you get
- Your own private room
- Fast Wi-Fi
- Full use of our kitchen
- Free laundry
- Free entry to local parties & events
- Discounts on food, drinks & tours
What we're looking for
- Coaching certification or high-level competitive experience preferred
- Intermediate Spanish or English — Portuñol honestly works too
- Between 20 and 50 years old
- Solo volunteers only — we can't host couples or pairs
- Someone who wants to build a community, not just run drills
Not included: flights, travel insurance, internal transport and visa.
Life outside the court
Year-round surf, kitesurfing, scuba diving, whale watching, martial arts.
Apply on WorldpackersCommon questions
Everything people ask before their first session
Do I need experience to play beach volleyball in Mancora?
No. Level 1 is built for people who have never touched a ball, and open play every evening needs no level at all. Beginners, improvers and seasoned competitors each train in the right group.
Where does Beach Volley Mancora play?
On the court at Papa Mo's, on the sand in Mancora, Piura — and for some tournaments on the two courts at Hotel Qema. Mancora is about two hours from Tumbes airport, one from Talara and three from Piura.
Do I need to book, or can I just turn up?
Open play, organised by BVM on the court at Papa Mo's, runs every day from 6:30pm to 10pm with no booking and no level required — just turn up and we'll help you find a team. A contribution of 10 soles towards balls, nets and keeping the group going is suggested. For graded classes, message us first.
I'm travelling alone. Can I still play?
Yes, and most people do. There's always a group for you, so you arrive on your own and leave with a team. Travellers, locals and long-stay visitors all play together — it's one of the easiest places in South America to turn up alone with a ball in your bag.
Where can you play beach volleyball in Peru?
The most dependable place is Mancora, on Peru's north coast, where the water stays warm and there are courts on the sand all year. Beach Volley Mancora runs graded classes, open play every evening and tournaments there — and you do not need a club membership or a partner to join in.
Can you play beach volleyball in Peru all year round?
On the north coast, yes. Mancora sits close to the equator, so the water stays warm and the sun holds up through the year — there is no off-season, and sessions run every week.
Are there beach volleyball tournaments in Peru I can enter?
Yes. We run mixed-level tournaments most Fridays at Papa Mo's and once a month at Qema. Teams are mixed, so you don't need to bring a partner. Dates go out on Instagram first.
Can I coach beach volleyball in Peru as a volunteer?
Yes. We host volunteer coaches for four to twelve weeks — twelve hours a week, two days off, a private room and Wi-Fi included. Coaching certification or high-level competitive experience is preferred.
Ready to play?
Reach out for more info
Tell us your level. We'll sort you out.