South Coast
Huacachina
Desert Oasis
Days needed
1–2days
Late March
Excellent in late March
Cost / person
$50–150
Huacachina is the kind of stop that earns 1 to 2 days on a Peru itinerary — and late March is when you want to be there.
What to do
The list,
in no fixed order.
Dune buggy and sandboarding tour at sunset.
Pisco vineyard tasting in Ica.
Oasis lagoon.
Rooftop bars.
Logistics
Getting in, getting out.
How to get there
1 hr from Paracas, 5 hrs from Lima. Hop-on hop-off buses (Peru Hop) are popular for this route.
What the budget covers
Dune buggy tour ($20), 1 night ($30–80), meals, optional vineyard ($25)
Late March, here
“Hot and dry — perfect conditions.”
