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Desert, dunes and common sense

Guides and advice about Huacachina, the Ica Desert and how to experience it safely.

Modern four-seat UTV on the Huacachina dunes, with more vehicles behind

Safety·5 August 2026·4 min read

UTV or sand buggy: what actually changes for your safety in Huacachina

The classic buggies are part of the history of Huacachina. UTVs are something else: factory-built vehicles with safety engineered in from the start. Here is the difference, point by point.

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Aerial view of the Huacachina oasis surrounded by dunes

Ica guide·24 July 2026·4 min read

Huacachina in 48 hours: an honest guide to the Ica oasis

How long to stay, when to climb the dunes, where to eat, and what to genuinely expect from the most famous oasis in Peru.

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Dune ridge in the Ica Desert under a clear sky

Tips·3 July 2026·3 min read

What to bring to the Ica Desert (and what to leave at the hotel)

A short, realistic packing list for a day in the dunes: what you actually use, what gets in the way, and how to save your phone from the sand.

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Desert landscape in the Ica region

Ica guide·12 June 2026·3 min read

Ica beyond the dunes: pisco, vineyards and desert

Most people come to Ica for Huacachina and leave without seeing the rest. These are the things worth your time within two hours of the oasis.

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