Little lake, BIG beach, is how we summed up Huacachina. This little oasis, which is pictured on the back on the 50 sol bill, was once a vacation destination for Peru’s elite, it is now a hangout for backpackers looking for a place to kick back and relax. Located 5 minutes outside of Ica there is not much to do but relax, but this picturesque little lagoon is the perfect place to do it, as the weather is beautiful and warm, most of the hostels have pools you can spend the day lounging around, and there are a couple good restaurants. However if you are looking for a little excitement you have also found the right place as the other main activity, is riding around in dune buggies and sand boarding on the giant sand dunes
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