Huacachina: oasis in the middle of the desert

Among the countless tourist attractions that Peru offers, one stands out for its natural charm and landscape beauty. The Huacachina Lagoon , just 20 minutes from the city of Ica, is an ideal place to disconnect from the routine, take a break and, why not, practice some adventure sports.

Known as the 'Oasis of America', here you will find a placid lake surrounded by greenery, piers and a varied offer of hotels to stay to enjoy more than one day in this wonderful refuge. The landscape beauty that this place has to offer to tourists is so great that, in 2017, the British newspaper The Telegraph included the Huacachina among the 21 most impressive destinations in the world to visit, the only one in Latin America on the prestigious list.

 

 

 

 

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The legend

The stories about the origin of this oasis tell that a beautiful Inca princess known as Huacca China spent her days in this quiet place. This woman had the gift of falling in love with anyone who crossed her path with the special sound of her beautiful voice.

In one occasion, when the princess was walking, a man observed her and was dazzled by her beauty, so he decided to approach. The princess run away from him. Along the way, the lady's suit began to rip through the brush until it finally came off and turned into a sheet of sand. The mirror that she always carried with her fell as well, and when it broke, it became a lagoon where she submerged herself and became a mermaid.

The Huacachina has been included among the 21 most impressive destinations in the world to visit. Credit: Gihan Tubbeh / PromPerú.

Another legend tells that this lagoon was born from the tears of the same princess who mourned the death of her beloved. The name Huacachina, which means "crying woman" in Quechua, originates from this story.

How to get there?

The path to Huacachina is through a road of about 5 km. You can choose to take a motorcycle taxi, taxi or tourist bus service from Ica, located 4 hours south of Lima.

 

 

 

 

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Una publicación compartida de Perú (@peru) el 1 Nov, 2019 a las 5:02 PDT

Did you know...?

It is recommended to visit this wonderful place between February and March, when the weather is warmer, although it is a perfect destination for any time of the year.

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