Visit Huacachina
- Hiking / Trekking
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
- Desert
Huacachina: How to get there?
Four and a half hours from Lima by bus
Huacachina: When to go?
All year round
Huacachina: For how long?
A few hours
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Peru
Huacachina Vacations
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A visit to the oasis of Huacachina gives you the opportunity to discover a little-known side of Peru. Did you know that there is an oasis in the middle of a desert located south of the capital?
Huacachina: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
A visit to the oasis of Huacachina gives you the opportunity to discover a little-known side of Peru. Did you know that there is an oasis in the middle of a desert located south of the capital?
My suggestion
I strongly recommend going for a trip in a beach buggy, which will also give you the chance to do a spot of sand surfing! It's the perfect kind of activity for thrill seekers.
An oasis that seems almost lost in the middle of one of the most arid deserts in the world that in reality is just 5 km from Ica.
My suggestion
If you are looking for really authentic spots during your trip to Peru, then a few hours will be enough here. It's likely you'll quickly get tired of the "gringo" atmosphere.
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