Émilie Couillard

Huacachina Holidays

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?

Visit Huacachina

Hiking / Trekking
Nature, Adventure & Sport
Desert

Huacachina: How to get there?

Four and a half hours from Lima by bus

Huacachina: See when to go?

All year round

Huacachina: For how long?

A few hours

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Huacachina: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

Anonymous

Travel writer

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.

Anonymous

Travel writer

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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