Huacachina / Nazca lines 2015-10-09 23.35.51

Huacachina / Nazca lines

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October 9th 2015
Huacachina is a desert oasis near to the city of Ica. How I got there: Peru hop 2hrs from Paracas, Pick up & drop off at the hostel. Where I stayed: Casa de arenas, triple room S/.30 - we didn't have much choice of accommodation this night as we arrived on the Thursday of a public holiday which meant the town was packed out as a lot locals from Lima head here for the ... 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