Huacachina lagoon

An Oasis

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October 7th 2009
A short ride from Paracas put us again in the desert, only this time in the oasis of Huacachina. A very small village, a lagoon in the middle surrounded by palm trees and a few hotels and restaurants. (Although Huacachina is only 5 minutes from the much larger city of Ica). It was a strange setting to see, there are massive sand dunes surrounding also, must be around 10 stories high. There was no ... read more

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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