{"id":40819,"date":"2024-06-25T12:42:13","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T15:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/?p=40819"},"modified":"2025-09-26T12:50:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T15:50:53","slug":"explorando-huacachina-el-oasis-de-peru-entre-dunas-y-ciudad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/explorando-huacachina-el-oasis-de-peru-entre-dunas-y-ciudad\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Huacachina: Peru's oasis, between dunes and city"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Huacachina is one of those places that became world-famous thanks to social media. The contrast between the palm-fringed oasis and the giant dunes that protect it in the middle of the Ica desert makes it look like something out of a postcard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, visiting the oasis was interesting and quite different from what I expected. It's a very touristy place with a unique atmosphere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In this post I'm going to tell you how to get there from Lima, what to do, and why it's a place I <strong>wouldn't return to many times<\/strong>, although I did find it interesting to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina00-800x479.webp\" alt=\"En el oasis de Huacachina - Per\u00fa\" class=\"wp-image-40659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina00-800x479.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina00-600x359.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina00.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In the oasis of Huacachina \u2013 Peru<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru.webp 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru-600x46.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru-800x61.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb0a27b967b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb0a27b967b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/explorando-huacachina-el-oasis-de-peru-entre-dunas-y-ciudad\/#Donde_esta_ubicado_el_oasis_de_Huacachina\" >Where is the Huacachina oasis located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/explorando-huacachina-el-oasis-de-peru-entre-dunas-y-ciudad\/#Como_llegar_a_Huacachina_desde_Lima\" >How to get to Huacachina from Lima<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/explorando-huacachina-el-oasis-de-peru-entre-dunas-y-ciudad\/#%C2%BFQue_hacer_en_Ica\" >What to do in Ica?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/explorando-huacachina-el-oasis-de-peru-entre-dunas-y-ciudad\/#Que_hacer_en_el_oasis_de_Huacachina\" >What to do in the Huacachina oasis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/explorando-huacachina-el-oasis-de-peru-entre-dunas-y-ciudad\/#Tours_en_buggy_y_sandboard\" >Buggy and sandboarding tours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/explorando-huacachina-el-oasis-de-peru-entre-dunas-y-ciudad\/#Actividades_gratuitas_en_el_Oasis_de_Huacachina\" >Free activities at the Huacachina Oasis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/explorando-huacachina-el-oasis-de-peru-entre-dunas-y-ciudad\/#Precios_de_los_tours\" >Tour prices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/explorando-huacachina-el-oasis-de-peru-entre-dunas-y-ciudad\/#Mi_experiencia_en_el_oasis_de_Huacachina\" >My experience at the Huacachina oasis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/explorando-huacachina-el-oasis-de-peru-entre-dunas-y-ciudad\/#Consejos_para_visitar_el_oasis_de_Huacachina\" >Tips for visiting the Huacachina oasis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/explorando-huacachina-el-oasis-de-peru-entre-dunas-y-ciudad\/#Como_combinar_Paracas_y_Huacachina_en_la_misma_escapada\" >How to combine Paracas and Huacachina in the same getaway<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/explorando-huacachina-el-oasis-de-peru-entre-dunas-y-ciudad\/#Dia_1_Paracas_y_Reserva_Nacional\" >Day 1: Paracas and National Reserve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/explorando-huacachina-el-oasis-de-peru-entre-dunas-y-ciudad\/#Dia_2_Huacachina\" >Day 2: Huacachina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/explorando-huacachina-el-oasis-de-peru-entre-dunas-y-ciudad\/#Consejos_para_organizar_la_escapada\" >Tips for organizing your getaway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/explorando-huacachina-el-oasis-de-peru-entre-dunas-y-ciudad\/#Mis_reflexiones\" >My thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_esta_ubicado_el_oasis_de_Huacachina\"><\/span>Where is the Huacachina oasis located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Huacachina oasis<\/strong> is located in the <strong>Ica<\/strong> region, south of Lima, on the desert coast of Peru. It is only <strong>5 km from the city of Ica<\/strong>, which makes most travelers first arrive in Ica and from there take a <strong>taxi or motorcycle taxi<\/strong> to the oasis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The oasis is surrounded by <strong>giant sand dunes<\/strong>, which form a small valley where the palm-fringed lake is located. This location in the middle of the desert, next to the city of Ica, creates a unique contrast: on the one hand, the natural beauty and tranquility of the desert, and on the other, the proximity to urban infrastructure, which includes hotels, restaurants, and tour agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina06.jpg\" alt=\"El oasis de Huacachina est\u00e1 justo al lado de la ciudad de Ica\" class=\"wp-image-40851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina06.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina06-600x313.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Huacachina oasis is right next to the city of Ica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its strategic location, Huacachina has become a highly accessible tourist destination from Lima and other cities in southern Peru, and is a common stopping point on routes to Arequipa or Paracas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-en-peru\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/peru26-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Machu Pichu - Per\u00fa\" class=\"wp-image-2954 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/peru26-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/peru26.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-en-peru\/\">This getaway to the Huacachina oasis was part of my 2 week travel itinerary through Peru.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Huacachina_desde_Lima\"><\/span>How to get to Huacachina from Lima<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To get to Huacachina from Lima, the first thing you need to do is <strong>travel to Ica<\/strong>, the closest city to the oasis. Huacachina is only <strong>5 km from Ica<\/strong>, about 10 minutes by taxi or motorcycle taxi, so there are no direct buses from Lima to the oasis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-lima-la-capital-de-peru-que-ver-y-escapadas\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_lima00-800x482.webp\" alt=\"Acantilados en el barrio de Miraflores de Lima - Per\u00fa\" class=\"wp-image-40660 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_lima00-800x482.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_lima00-600x361.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_lima00.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-lima-la-capital-de-peru-que-ver-y-escapadas\/\">What to do in Lima, the capital of Peru: what to see and getaways<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>From the capital, several buses leave daily for Ica from the terminals of the main companies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruzdelsur.com.pe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cruz del Sur<\/a><\/strong>: they depart from their terminal in Javier Prado (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ArFW5GEHsKxZkY9s5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see on map<\/a>) and also from the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/CGxprJfssPaVouPNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atocongo station<\/a>. They are the most comfortable and safe, with 1st and 2nd class services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perubus.com.pe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Per\u00faBus<\/a><\/strong>: departs from the <strong>Av. M\u00e9xico station<\/strong> in La Victoria (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/EXUFAdSKuz3UbT786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see on map<\/a>), with more daily frequency and cheaper prices, although less comfortable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The journey takes between <strong>4 and 5 hours<\/strong>, depending on traffic and the company chosen. Once at the Ica terminal, it's easy to take a taxi or motorcycle taxi to Huacachina for a low cost (about 8\u201310 soles).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina09.jpg\" alt=\"Parada de bus en Ica\" class=\"wp-image-40857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina09.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina09-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina09-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bus stop in Ica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In my case, I made Huacachina a stop on the way to Arequipa. This combination is quite practical since buses depart from Ica to several cities in the south of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-arequipa-peru-entre-volcanes-y-el-canon-del-colca\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_arequipa04-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Vista de Arequipa - Per\u00fa\" class=\"wp-image-40627 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_arequipa04-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_arequipa04-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_arequipa04-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_arequipa04.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-arequipa-peru-entre-volcanes-y-el-canon-del-colca\/\">What to do in Arequipa, between volcanoes and the Colca Canyon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_hacer_en_Ica\"><\/span>What to do in Ica?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ica isn't typically a city that attracts many travelers, as most pass through solely with the intention of reaching the Huacachina Oasis. However, if you want to take advantage of your stopover and discover a little more of what the area has to offer, the highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>wine and pisco cellars<\/strong>, where you can learn about the production process and sample Peru's national drink.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">You can also visit the <strong>Ica Regional Museum<\/strong>, which exhibits archaeological pieces from the Paracas, Nasca and Chincha cultures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru.webp 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru-600x46.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru-800x61.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_hacer_en_el_oasis_de_Huacachina\"><\/span>What to do in the Huacachina oasis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tours_en_buggy_y_sandboard\"><\/span>Buggy and sandboarding tours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The Huacachina oasis is famous for its <strong>buggy tours and sandboarding<\/strong>. These rides zoom up and down the dunes, an experience more like a desert roller coaster than a leisurely stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina03.jpg\" alt=\"En un buggy en el oasis de Huacachina - Per\u00fa\" class=\"wp-image-40849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina03.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina03-600x367.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In a buggy in the Huacachina oasis \u2013 Peru<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Most tours include several stops for sandboarding, which can be done standing up like a snowboard, or lying face down, which is the most common and easiest way.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina07.jpg\" alt=\"Dunas gigantes para hacer sandboard - Huacachina\" class=\"wp-image-40855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina07.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina07-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina07-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Giant dunes for sandboarding \u2013 Huacachina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Tours usually last around <strong>1.5 to 2 hours<\/strong>, and the most recommended departure is in the afternoon, because it ends at the top of the dunes to see the <strong>sunset over the desert<\/strong>, one of the most magical moments of the place.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina04.jpg\" alt=\"Atardecer en el oasis de Huacachina - Per\u00fa\" class=\"wp-image-40854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina04-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunset at the Huacachina Oasis, Peru<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Actividades_gratuitas_en_el_Oasis_de_Huacachina\"><\/span>Free activities at the Huacachina Oasis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Besides the buggy tours and sandboarding, one of the best things to do in Huacachina is simply to <strong>hike the dunes<\/strong> that surround the oasis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Although the climb can be somewhat challenging due to the loose sand, the reward is <strong>spectacular panoramic views<\/strong> of the desert, the small lake, and the village from above.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina01.jpg\" alt=\"Dunas del desierto de Huacachina\" class=\"wp-image-40852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina01-600x342.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dunes of the Huacachina Desert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You can also take advantage of the opportunity to <strong>watch the sunset<\/strong>, when the sky turns orange and the landscape becomes even more photogenic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Another quieter option is to <strong>walk around the oasis<\/strong>, relax on its shores with a picnic, or have a drink on a terrace overlooking the dunes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina02.jpg\" alt=\"Oasis de Huacachina - Per\u00fa\" class=\"wp-image-40853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina02-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina02-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Huacachina Oasis \u2013 Peru<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Of course, when you are walking on your own it is important to be very <strong>cautious<\/strong>. The buggies that travel through the area tend to travel at high speed and without a clearly defined route, so they can appear from any direction. So it's a good idea to be alert and <strong>keep an eye on where vehicles are traveling<\/strong> to avoid accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precios_de_los_tours\"><\/span>Tour prices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The price of buggy and sandboard tours varies, but averages around <strong>15 to 25 USD per person<\/strong>. It's a good idea to ask around, as there are plenty of agencies in the oasis itself, and the difference between them is usually minimal.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina10.jpg\" alt=\"Tour de buggys, lo t\u00edpico para hacer en el oasis\" class=\"wp-image-40856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina10-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tour de buggys, lo t\u00edpico para hacer en el oasis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There is also a small conservation fee to enter the dune area, which on my visit was 4 soles.<\/p>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" \r\n                          data-gyg-tour-ids=\"796007,878005,313598\"\r\n                          data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"huacachina\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/paracas-l32470\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru.webp 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru-600x46.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru-800x61.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mi_experiencia_en_el_oasis_de_Huacachina\"><\/span>My experience at the Huacachina oasis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My visit to the oasis left me with mixed feelings: on the one hand, it's undeniable that the place is very photogenic, especially if you climb to the top of the dunes and look down on the oasis and the desert. However, the atmosphere itself wasn't so pleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The constant noise of the buggies, which travel the dunes all day long, along with the concentration of tourists in such a small space, greatly detract from the charm one imagines when looking at the photos on Instagram. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina11.jpg\" alt=\"Pensando si realmente me gust\u00f3 venir hasta el Oasis de Huacachina\" class=\"wp-image-40859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina11-507x400.jpg 507w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thinking if I really liked coming to the Huacachina Oasis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the oasis is right next to the city of Ica, which isn't pretty, which somewhat breaks with the romantic idea of \u200b\u200bthe \"isolated oasis in the middle of the desert.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Therefore, I think Huacachina <strong>is worth it if you are just passing through or if you want to ride the buggies and sandboard<\/strong>, but I don't consider it a destination to stay for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-cuzco-la-antigua-capital-del-imperio-inca\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_cuzco08-800x533.webp\" alt=\"Catedral de Cuzco\" class=\"wp-image-40606 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_cuzco08-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_cuzco08-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_cuzco08.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-cuzco-la-antigua-capital-del-imperio-inca\/\">What to do in Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consejos_para_visitar_el_oasis_de_Huacachina\"><\/span>Tips for visiting the Huacachina oasis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Visit time:<\/strong> Half a day is enough to explore the oasis, climb the dunes, and take a buggy tour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Best time:<\/strong> I recommend the afternoon to enjoy the sunset from the dunes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Where to sleep:<\/strong> Although there are hostels and hotels around the lake, many travelers prefer to stay in Ica and only go to Huacachina for the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina05.jpg\" alt=\"Un hotel junto al oasis\" class=\"wp-image-40858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina05-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_huacachina05-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A hotel next to the oasis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_combinar_Paracas_y_Huacachina_en_la_misma_escapada\"><\/span>How to combine Paracas and Huacachina in the same getaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you're traveling from Lima and want to make the most of your time on the south coast, <strong>Paracas and Huacachina can easily be combined into a 2-day trip<\/strong> or even a quick 1.5-day getaway, depending on your priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dia_1_Paracas_y_Reserva_Nacional\"><\/span>Day 1: Paracas and National Reserve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">An early departure from Lima allows you to reach Paracas in about 3 to 3.5 hours by bus. Once there, the ideal thing to do is visit the <strong>Paracas National Reserve<\/strong>, where you can see desert landscapes by the sea, impressive cliffs, and reddish sand beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/paracas.jpg\" alt=\"Reserva de Paracas - Per\u00fa\" class=\"wp-image-40847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/paracas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/paracas-600x353.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption translation-block\">Paracas Reserve \u2013 Peru. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=64454097\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">masT3rOD<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You can also take excursions to the <strong>Ballestas Islands<\/strong> to observe sea lions, penguins and birds. The afternoon can be spent strolling through the small town of Paracas and enjoying the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dia_2_Huacachina\"><\/span>Day 2: Huacachina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">From Paracas, Huacachina is about <strong>60 km<\/strong> away (approximately 1 hour by bus or taxi), so it's easy to get there early in the morning. As I mentioned before, the experience is very photogenic, although more touristy and noisy than it appears in photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">After touring Huacachina, you can <strong>return directly to Lima by bus<\/strong> from Ica, which completes the getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consejos_para_organizar_la_escapada\"><\/span>Tips for organizing your getaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">If you only have one day, it's best to <strong>choose one of the two destinations<\/strong>: Paracas for nature and marine life, Huacachina for desert landscapes and dune adventures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Book buses or transportation in advance<\/strong>, especially during peak season (December to March).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mis_reflexiones\"><\/span>My thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Huacachina was interesting and photogenic, but my impressions were mixed. The oasis is beautiful, especially from the top of the dunes, but the noise of the buggies and the crowded tours detract from its charm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, being close to the city of Ica, it loses some of the desert magic one imagines when looking at photos. Still, if you're passing through to Arequipa or the south, it's worth a visit, even if it's just for half a day.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Huacachina es uno de esos lugares que se volvieron mundialmente conocidos gracias a las redes sociales. 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