A small village in south-western Peru, Huacachina is home to the only natural desert oasis in all of South America.  Just west of the city of Ica, this area draws tourists in for its many bars, unique outlook and of course, for a good blat on the sand dunes. What Does a Huacachina Tour Include? Heaps of fun! Dune Buggies We were given details of our meeting point and after a quick stop to pick up some candlesticks (yep, you read that right) we joined the convoy of dune buggies heading out of town. The dunes are deceptive, literally spreading out as far as the eye can see.  Before long our buggy had found its own spot, racing up and over the massive sand mounds. The buggies are open-air adrenaline machines, purposely built for fun.  With decent seatbelts and experienced drivers, there’s very little to be worried about, even with Peru’s questionable health and safety policies.  Kick back, relax and hold on! Sandboarding Once the tour’s well and truly underway, you’ll stop to wax up your boards (hence the candle-stop) and have a test-run on the dunes. Though it’s possible to stand upon them, it’s generally not recommended.  Over the course of […]

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