Latin America · Desert
Paracas & Huacachina
A desert oasis and a wildlife-rich peninsula on the Pacific.
- Place
- Ica · Peru · PE
- World region
- Latin America
- Type
- Desert
- ID
- DST-0344
Why go
A desert oasis and a wildlife-rich peninsula on the Pacific.
Huacachina is a genuine oasis surrounded by dunes with sandboarding and buggies, and the Ballestas Islands offer dense marine wildlife. The Nazca Lines flight departs nearby.
Signature experiences
- Dune buggy and sandboarding at Huacachina
- Ballestas Islands boat trip
- Nazca Lines flight
Interest tags
desertwildlifeadventurephotographycoastal
Good for
Adventure travellersBackpackersFamilies
Best months
Dec-Mar (warm) · Year-round
Avoid months
Jun-Aug (coastal fog)
Ideal stay
3 days
Nearest airport
LIM · Lima
Pace
Active
Cost tier
Budget
Peak crowd level
Moderate
Country ISO
PE
