Mancora · Perú 🇵🇪

More than an academy. We're a community.

Training, tournaments and just-for-fun volley on the sand in Mancora.

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What we do

Five ways to get on the sand

Whether you've never touched a ball or you're chasing your next tournament, there's a way in.

01

The Training

Structured coaching on technique, movement and reading the game.

02

Kids & Minikids

The next generation of Mancora volley. Games first, technique second.

03

Tourneys

Our tournaments are the heartbeat of the community. Mixed levels, mixed teams.

04

For Fun

Casual drop-in play — turn up, pay for the session, and play.

05

The Setup

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.

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Two players celebrating under the net at Beach Volley Mancora
Two players laughing together on the sand
Two players shaking hands under a rainbow sky after a game
A large group of women and kids together on the court in the evening

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 — we always put you in a group
  • 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
Meet Gaby, who started all this →

When

Sessions run all year

Mancora doesn't really have a winter, so neither do we.

Mornings

Beginners · Level 1

7:30am Mon · Wed · Fri

Intermediate · Level 3

7–8:30am Tue · Thu · Sat

Afternoons

Mini Kids

4–5pm Mon · Wed

Basic · Level 2

4:30–6pm Tue · Thu · Sat

Kids

5–6:30pm Mon · Wed

Evenings

Open play

6:30–10pm Every day — no booking, no level
Tourneys Most Fridays at Papa Mo's, plus once a month at Qema. Dates go out on Instagram first.
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Where

Mancora, Peru

A fishing town turned surf town on Peru's far north coast.

  • On the sand in Mancora, right in front of Casa Mara and Papa Mo's
  • Around 2 hours from Tumbes airport, 3 from Piura
  • Surf, kitesurf, diving and whale watching all on the doorstep
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Who's behind it

Gaby

Gabriela Seminario Valle founded Beach Volley Mancora.

Everyone gets a ball, everyone gets a team, and nobody stands on the sideline.

Gaby, founder of Beach Volley Mancora, sitting on a wall with a volleyball, beach behind her

On the sand

This is what a session looks like

Gaby diving for a dig, sand spraying, palm trees behind
The whole crew together on the sand after a session
Two teammates arm in arm walking off the court

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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.

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.

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Common 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 is the beach volleyball court in Mancora?

On the sand in Mancora, Piura, right in front of Casa Mara and Papa Mo's. Mancora is about two hours from Tumbes airport and three from Piura.

Do I need to book, or can I just turn up?

Open play runs every day from 6:30pm to 10pm with no booking and no level required — just turn up and we will put you on a team. For graded classes, message us first.

I'm travelling alone. Can I still play?

Yes, and most people do. You’re always put into a group, 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.

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.

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