The Ultimate Day Trip From Lima, Peru: Huacachina Desert Oasis, Paracas, and Peruvian Wines

Day trips from Lima, Peru, are a great way to take advantage of your vacation. While you can head in many directions, Ica, to the south of Lima, is our favorite. Paracas, the Ballestas Islands, the Huacachina desert oasis, and the Peruvian wine experiences provoke some serious FOMO. If you have the time, add it to your itinerary!

Paracas and the Ballestas Islands make for the perfect first stop, boasting the local flora and fauna, which include penguins and sea lions. Apart from millennia of tradition and culture thanks to the Paracas and Nazca civilizations, the landscapes are breathtaking.

Beyond the wildlife, the culinary spread in the south offers the most delicious history lesson you’ve ever had. The Peruvian wine country and agricultural pedigree put the ingredients at the heart of the flavors. Along the arid coast, nutrient-rich valleys contribute to the country’s food basket and have placed Peru among the top foodie destinations in the world.

For the adventurers, Huacachina’s desert oasis has several ways to enjoy and explore the dunes. Dune-buggies and sand-boards at sunset give you more than an Instagrammable moment; we’re talking activities that make you feel alive.

Have a great trip to Peru!

[bradgo]

Great overview of the South. Thanks for posting 😎

[carlitos]

Is it possible to do it in one day from Lima? Back and forth ? We have very limited time. Thank you