Huacachina
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Huacachina is a small Peruvian oasis town that is very popular among younger backpackers on the gringo trail. The pretty village, that is mainly hotels and cafes, is located around a small oasis surrounded by towering sand dunes. Most people come for a day or two but some longer. The main activities include hanging around the pool at a hotel, drinking at a hotel bar till 5 in the morning, then hitting up a sand board the next day.
Sights and Activities
- Sand Boarding is the big thing here. Most hotels offer deals were you can get a sand board and a dune buggy ride, to avoid the walking, for about $15. Remember people have gotten injured sand boarding and countless camera's never really work again after the experience.
- Drinking is a big activity here. All the hotels, even cheaper ones, have pool areas with a bar that don't seem to get to lively till after 10 pm then keep raging.
Events and Festivals
Getting There
After Arriving in Ica the only way to get to Huacachina is by taxi and it is usually 3 to 6 Sols depending on the time of day and how nice the taxi is. Remember the bus stop in Ica is not nice and is the kind of place where you should keep a close eye on your bags. For leaving town taxi's seem to collect at the entrance to town.
Getting Around
The town is small, very small. It is actually more a of a village. The road forms a U around the hotels around the spring and then there is a walking road around the oasis itself.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
More expensive hotels are located on the walking street while the cheaper places are located on the road. Some of the cheaper hotels can be a bit basic so ask to see rooms and make sure the lock works on the door.
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