Máncora District, Peru
Here, in Mancora surrounded by desert on one side and a beach on the other, it's easy to feel both cold and hot at the same time, at least this time of year (Peru's winter). The sun beams down and trust me, will burn you, yet there is always a brisk, cool breeze blowing.
We stayed at the beautiful if rustic Kon Tiki bungalows, which sits high on the hill with an incredible view of the town and beach below. To get to town and the main beach area from Kon Tiki...