The small desert oasis of Huacachina is a magical place surrounded by imposing sand dunes. Known as the “America`s oasis”, it is a natural lake surrounded by palms, with breathtaking views at sunset. The oasis is now a tourist destination for anyone in need of some peace and quiet — with the added bonus of some desert fun, from sandboarding to dune buggy joy rides. Ica, therefore, is a tale of two deserts — one that is barren but the other bountiful. Vines were introduced here in the 1500s by the Spanish, and from this dusty soil sprang Peru’s golden spirit: Pisco. They breeze across its dunes amid relics of dead empires, whose fabrics still are rich with desert colors.
