Lima at night

Sand dunes, Islands and the Big City

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May 8th 2011
We left Nazca early on April 5th, heading straight for Ica and the desert oasis at Huachachina, 300km south of Lima. Most of the group were feeling a little hungover so the journey was quiet, but we all perked up at Huachachina, as the possibility of both relaxation and adventure stirred us either way. We could relax by the pool and enjoy the sun or go sandboarding on the huge dunes nearby. Guess ... 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