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Huacachina Oasis
Altitude: 1,430 meters (4,647 ft) Population: 4,415 Phone Code: 056
Located just 5 kilometers (3 mi) outside of Ica, this small oasis consists of a quiet lagoon surrounded by sand dunes, palm trees and huarangos (carob trees). A local legend completes Huacachina’s enchanting atmosphere: when the moon is full you can hear the mournful cry of a woman who drowned herself in the lagoon after discovering her fiancé was killed at war.
Beautiful houses line the lagoon's shores and while the water can be a bit murky at times, it makes a great place to escape from the desert heat after a day of sandboarding or cruising around in a dune buggy. A boardwalk encircles the lagoon, and a variety of enticing restaurants and hotels line the town. According to locals, the lagoon's sulfur-rich waters contain curative properties. Whether or not this theory has merit, you're bound to leave the Huacachina Oasis feeling a little more relaxed than when you arrived.
In recent years, Huacachina has grown in popularity with young backpackers and vacationing Peruvian families. The vibe has changed, with bars going full-tilt until well after midnight even during the week and the whine of dirt bikes on the dunes weaving through the night.
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Other places nearby Huacachina Oasis: Moquegua, Ilo, The Nasca Lines, Torata, Pisco, Ica, Tacna, Paracas and Nasca.
Things to do in Huacachina Oasis
Dune Buggy Rides
Huacachina has become THE place to go for riding the desert dunes in a buggy. Outings are usually planned in the cooler hours of morning, or in the evening to watch the sun set. Many companies ...Huacachina Oasis, Peru
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