Sunset over the dunes

World Tour of the Oasis

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May 21st 2007
written by Miss Wendy O Take me to the oasis dahling .... Nestled amoungst giant sand dunes and next to a cute lagoon, Haucachina is sand-boarding paradise. Stuart and I hung out at the oasis for a couple of days, had a wicked time on the dunes and checked out the local vineyards hiccccuppp.... Now you might not think Peru is widely known for it's fine wines and champagne ... and rightly so. ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Huacachina

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more