Candelabra geoglyph

Huacachina + Islas Ballestas

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January 13th 2008
Huacachina The sandboarding oasis of Huacachina lies 5 km west of Ica and it consists of a lagoon surrounded by towering sand dunes. Graceful palm trees, exotic flowers, and attractive antique buildings testify to the bygone glamour of this resort, which was once a playground for the Peruvian elite. Today, it is ruled by party-seeking crowds of international backpackers. I ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica

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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