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Huacachina Desert Oasis Peru

The oasis feels isolated from the world beautiful and intriguing in equal measures.

Huacachina desert oasis peru. Home of the best dune buggy and sandboarding tours in south america. It is about five kilometers from the city of ica in the ica district of ica province. Huacachina is a village built around a small oasis and surrounded by sand dunes in southwestern peru.

Its center is a small oasis nestled in a valley of mountainous sand dunes. Surely its a mirage. Located 4 hours south of lima close to the city of ica.

Just 5km from the city of ica lies a picturesque lagoon surrounded by the biggest sand dunes you might ever see. An oasis town of about 120 people so we were told just outside ica. Many people dont realize that the peru desert oasis is located only 4 hours south of lima in the magical village of huacachina.

Its quite an amazing sight to see this oasis come into view. The huacachina oasis is the only natural oasis in south america and is located just 5 hours away from lima and 15 minutes away from the city of ica in southern peru. Its about an hour and a half south of paracas.

The only desert oasis in south america and home to extraordinary adventures just waiting to happen. How could this be possible. Huacachina is south americas only natural desert oasis.

Largest sand dunes in south america. The oasis was introduced as a feature on the back of the 50 nuevo sol note in 1991. At first glance this village in peru looks like its straight out of the set of a hollywood movie.

An oasis in the middle of the desert you say. But there is more to do in huacachina than just sandboarding and dune buggy tours. From winery tours to flights over the nazca lines you can even enjoy a boat tour to see humboldt penguins and sea lions up close in their natural habitat.

Street vendors peruvian restaurants and hostels hug the shore. The town was originally built as a resort for the peruvian higher classes. Visiting south americas one and only oasis is not just a great way to spend a day trip from lima it really is a must do when you are in peru.