Taking a break while you travel is something I’ve advocated for a few times on this blog – especially when you are travelling long term as I do.
After my incredibly amazing visit to Machu Picchu just outside of Cuzco, Peru, I made my way to the sand dune paradise that is Huacachina.
The Hua is actually pronounced ‘Wa’ in case you are trying to ask someone where it’s located.
Everything I had been told about this place was true – it was the perfect place to chill out, get a little R&R in, work on your tan and have a blast sand boarding.
The Canadian gals from Montreal, Julie and Megan joined me and we stayed at the El Huacachinero. Stay there – it’s awesome!
After relaxing by the pool and sipping on some pisco sours, Julie joined me for some wicked dune buggy and sand boarding exhilaration as we took the sand, hopped on a snowboard and slid down the side of the dunes.
We then wrapped up the day with a lovely sunset, perched atop a dune.
It was perfect.
As the girls continued north, I decided to stay put and relax for a few more days, catch up on some work and get my fill of those pisco sours before making my way to my next stop: Lima!
Have you ever tried sand boarding? If not, would you?
Wow, how fast are you going there?! I would so love to do this! Looks amazing…and that little town surrounded by sand…incredible!
Now, that is a place I need to take the family!
So different from any place I’ve seen before.
That’s a beautiful spot and looks like a lot of fun, but I imagine that you spent the next several days trying to get the sand out of all your nooks and crannies! 😉
How much sand do you take in the mouth!?! It looks like a riot and I’m sure the sand whipping your face is a great exfoliant! But do you end up getting a lot in your eyes & mouth?
@Steph – A pretty good speed. Such a little Oasis.
@Teresa – That’d be a cool family trip!
@Michael – Omg Yes! SAND EVERYWHERE!!
@Darren – Not tooo bad sand in my face but I had goggles on!