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Why visit Huacachina?

Huacachina is a small desert oasis in southern Peru, just outside the city of Ica. A green lagoon fringed with palm trees sits in the middle of some of the tallest sand dunes in the region. The village is small and walkable, built around the lagoon.

The most popular activity is a dune buggy ride across the desert, usually combined with sandboarding down the steep slopes. Tours often time the ride so visitors can watch the sunset from the top of the dunes. Visitors can also walk up the dunes near the village for views over the oasis. The Ica valley is the heart of Peru's pisco and wine production, and many bodegas offer tours and tastings. The Paracas National Reserve and boat trips to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions and seabirds, are a common day trip. Flights over the Nazca Lines can be arranged from Ica or Nazca further south. Local sweets include tejas, filled confections from Ica.

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Popular experiences in Huacachina

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When to go to Huacachina

The best months for Huacachina are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Highs then sit around 28°C, and a week here is affordable.

Jan
31°
low 20°
5 wet days
Feb
32°
low 21°
5 wet days
Mar
33°
low 21°
3 wet days
Apr
31°
low 18°
0 wet days
May
28°
low 15°
0 wet days
Jun
25°
low 13°
0 wet days
Jul
25°
low 12°
0 wet days
Aug
26°
low 12°
0 wet days
Sep
27°
low 12°
0 wet days
Oct
28°
low 14°
0 wet days
Nov
29°
low 15°
0 wet days
Dec
30°
low 18°
1 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Huacachina, Ica. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Huacachina — common questions

When is the best time to visit Huacachina?

The best months for Huacachina are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Highs then sit around 28°C, and a week here is affordable.

What is the weather like in Huacachina?

March is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 33°C. June is the coolest, around 25°C by day and 13°C at night. January is the wettest, with about 5 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Huacachina known for?

Huacachina is best known for adventure, nature, budget and nightlife. The things people come for: Dune buggies, sandboarding, pisco tastings, Ballestas Islands.

Who is Huacachina best suited to?

Huacachina works particularly well for backpackers, groups of friends, solo travellers and couples. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Huacachina?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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Do I need a visa for Peru?

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