Melo Villareal
Look: Peruvian Desert Oasis Town Attracts Tourists From All Over
No, your eyes are not deceiving you. What you’re seeing is indeed a stunning and tranquil body of water nestled in the heart of a harsh, arid landscape. Surrounded by towering sand dunes and sparse vegetation, this oasis reflects the clear blue sky above. The small town nearby goes by the name Huacachina, and its picturesque setting makes it a unique and captivating sight.
Huacachina is a desert oasis and tiny village just west of the city of Ica in southwestern Peru. By Kob123456 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
Some people may even think why bother going to the place when it is typically hot, and there‘s nothing to see there but there is a quaint village in this oasis town encircling the green waters of Huacachina Lagoon and surrounded by palm trees that adds to its charm.
There are bars and clubs by the shore, and tourists can use rented dune buggies to roam around the sand dunes and a neighboring village.
Though the weather is severely hot by day and extremely cold by night, and the strong wind may leave you a little off balance, there is a certain allure to this enchanted place.
Since it is a small town, only 96 residents manage their small businesses using the one resource they have: sand.
In addition to its other legends, people widely believe that the natural lake possesses healing powers, attracting even affluent Peruvians captivated by its mystical waters, who attempt to soak in its purported restorative qualities. According to a popular story, a young princess was discovered by a hunter while she was bathing in the lake.
Instead of taking her with him, the hunter left her behind, and as she disappeared into the water, her elegant cloak was left floating on the surface. Over time, this cloak was buried beneath the sand dunes, giving rise to its mysterious, shifting forms.
The Inca descendants make a living by touring visitors at the sand dunes, sunset watching, which is not like any other sunset you’ll experience, and going down using the sand buggies.
Huacachina is a captivating desert oasis located in Ica Province, Peru, approximately 5 kilometers from the city of Ica. Surrounded by towering sand dunes and lush palm trees, this natural marvel offers a stunning, truly unique landscape.
Its significance is even acknowledged on Peru’s currency, with the 50 Nuevo Sol banknote featuring an image of Huacachina on its reverse side. Each year, the enchanting lagoon attracts more than 10,000 tourists from around the world, eager to experience its serene waters and breathtaking scenery.
Source: Wikipedia
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