Sightseeing of Ica

Huacachina Lagoon

Getting to know Huacachina Lagoon

Located just a few minutes from the center of IcaHuacachina, at a distance of 3.9 Km, makes visiting Huacachina relatively easy, discovering a beautiful destination full of life and charm, being one of the most beautiful tourist attractions of the Peruvian coast.

The Huacachina Lagoon is one of the few oasis that remain alive in all America, it is characterized by its emerald waters and according to the beliefs it has medicinal properties. Legend has it that it is home to a beautiful mermaid who was once a beautiful princess who fell under an enchantment to mourn the death of her beloved, a young warrior fallen in battle.

Huacachina is home to a great diversity of fauna in its waters and dunes, both native and migratory that come to the lagoon to rest from their great journey, also its flora is rich in huarangos, palm trees and cattails. Considered as an exclusive resort in the last century, that is why you can see an exquisite architecture in its traditional hotels, which keep a lot of history and tradition.

In its golden dunes sheltered all year round by an imposing sun we can practice sandboarding, sliding at high speed on wooden boards, or ride the buggies, cars conditioned to travel the desert at high speed and enjoy a ride full of joy and adrenaline.

And if that doesn't convince you, you should know that the prestigious journal The TelegraphIn 2017, the Huacachina Oasis was considered one of the 21 most impressive destinations in the world that we should not miss, it is also the only place in the Americas mentioned in this publication.

Tourist activities in Huacachina Lagoon

Landscape observation, Pedestrian ride on pedals, Sandboard

Images of Huacachina Lagoon

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Tips on Huacachina Lagoon

In Huacachina you can enjoy various activities, each one of them adapted to the spirit of the visitor, making it the ideal place to enjoy nature tours, adventure tours and cultural tours.

Tubular ride in Huacachina

Tubular ride in Huacachina

For 30 to 60 minutes you can enjoy our magical and imposing dunes at full speed, a challenge to enjoy alone or with our friends. What is certain is that it is an unparalleled experience.


Sandboarding in Huacachina

Sandboarding in Huacachina

It is a sport that you can only practice in desert areas such as the dunes of Huacachina, it is always advisable to practice it with the help of a qualified instructor who can assist you at all times.


Boat ride in Huacachina

Boat ride in Huacachina

Touring the lagoon by boat is wonderful, because we can feel firsthand the beautiful sensation of sailing it for a few minutes, its waters are calm, but we must bear in mind that swimming in them is risky.


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