[2025 Ica Attraction] Travel Guide for Huacachina Oasis (Updated Jul)

[Huacachina | A miraculous oasis in the middle of the desert] — A fantastical village surrounded by sand dunes in Ica, Peru — "Huacachina" is a small oasis village in the southern part of Peru, in Ica, with a lagoon at its center. During the day, you can play actively with buggies and sandboarding, and at night, you can relax in the tranquility of the sand dunes and the lights that illuminate the lagoon. It was a special place where you can enjoy both day and night. ⸻ 📍[Access] About 10 minutes by taxi from Ica bus terminal. It is a small village with inns and restaurants lined up around the lagoon. ⸻ ✨Recommended points - Buggy tours and sandboarding are very popular! If you start the tour in the evening, you can enjoy the sunset and the spectacular view. ・The lagoon is lit up at night, creating a fantastic night view. ・Palm trees and sand dunes surround the pond in the center of the village, making any photo a picturesque one. ・You can enjoy a leisurely meal in a resort-like atmosphere at the restaurants and cafes along the lagoon. ⸻ 🎒 Tips ・The sun is strong during the day, so sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen are essential. ・It gets cold in the mornings and evenings in the desert, so it's a good idea to bring a jacket. ・After the sandboarding experience, your shoes will get filled with sand, so it's convenient to bring beach sandals or a pair of spare shoes. ・A walk around the lagoon at night is quiet and romantic. ✨ Please try it out. ⸻ #Huacachina#Peru #AbsolutelyFreeTrip

We started from London to Lima. Then flied to Arequipa. We love Arequipa. Then bus tour to Puno from Arequipa. We had a bad attitude sickness on the way to Puno. Then Puno to Cusco by bus tour. Cusco is expensive and very busy city. We don't like very much. But Cusco is the gateway to the Machu Picchu! Love Machu Picchu and Palcoyo rainbow mountains tours from Cusco. We flied back to Lima from Cusco. Then Lima to London!

Huacachina, located near Ica in southern Peru, is an oasis village that appears in the middle of the desert. Hotels, restaurants, cafes, etc. are lined up around the lake, and it is an area where you can enjoy sand dune activities to your heart's content in a resort-like atmosphere. ⸻ 📍Location Huacachina, Ica, Perú ・About 10 minutes by car from the center of Ica (taxi and tuk-tuk available) ・About 5 to 6 hours by bus from Lima to Ica 🕰️Visiting time Desert activities during the day / The spectacular view from the top of the sand dunes is also popular in the evening and at night 💸Cost (as of February 2024) ・Sand buggy and sandboarding tour: 45 soles per person (about 1,800 yen) ・Time required: about 1.5 to 2 hours / Can be applied for through accommodation or local tour companies ⸻ 🌟Points ・The buggy experience running through the desert at high speed is very impressive ・You can also participate in sandboarding empty-handed ・During the day, it is hot and dry, so water and sunburn measures are essential ・At dusk, the oasis town overlooking the sand dunes is spectacular ・The village is compact, so you can walk around leisurely during your stay ⸻ #Huacachina #Huacachina #Desert oasis #Sand buggy experience #Peru trip #South American activities #Around the world

"Huacachina, Peru is a hidden oasis! This tiny desert town is built around a picturesque lagoon, surrounded by towering sand dunes. Take a thrilling dune buggy ride, sandboard down steep slopes, or relax in a hammock with a cold beer. Friendly locals, delicious food, and stunning sunsets make Huacachina a must-visit destination. Don't miss the vibrant nightlife and local markets. A true Peruvian gem!" (5/5 stars)