Overview
A tiny village built around a natural lagoon and palm grove, completely surrounded by towering sand dunes near the town of Ica. It exists almost entirely for one thing — dune buggies and sandboarding at sunset — and it’s one of the most social, fun stops on Peru’s coastal backpacker trail.
Top things to do
The lagoon & oasis
A palm-fringed desert lake said to have healing waters, ringed by a handful of bars and guesthouses.
The big dunes
Vast, sculpted sand mountains rising directly behind the village — the highest give the best sunset views.
Ica bodegas
The vineyards and pisco distilleries of nearby Ica, where Peru’s national spirit is made.
Dune buggy & sandboarding
A roller-coaster buggy ride over the dunes with stops to board down the slopes at golden hour.
Sunset on the high dune
Hike up the tallest dune with a drink and watch the sun drop over an ocean of sand.
Pisco tasting in Ica
Tour a traditional bodega to taste pisco and Peruvian wine a short ride away.
2-day sample itinerary
- 1
Dunes & buggies
Afternoon buggy and sandboard tour, sunset on the dunes.
- 2
Pisco & onward
Morning bodega tour in Ica, onward up or down the coast.