Caballito means “little horse” in Spanish; “Totora” is a South American plant. Archaeological evidence suggests that this ancient watercraft is the world’s first surfboard. A Caballito de Totora is a small, woven reed vessel with an elongated design that is used by Peruvian fishermen for more than 4,000 years. Rock art paintings, pottery shards and other Inca artifacts reveal that wave riding is an age-old practice and that the first form of surfing derives from fishing.

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