Ica-Huacachina Lagoon
Ica -Huacachina Lagoon 20221119
Huacachina is centred on a lagoon with lush vegetation, all in the world's driest desert. Nestled between the largest sand dunes in South America, it is the continent's only natural oasis.
Huacachina is located in south-western Peru, on the edge of the Atacama Desert. It is located about 5 kilometres from the city of Ica.
The oasis is formed by water from underground aquifers that seeps through the sand and encourages the growth of palms, eucalyptus and carob trees around the pool. The lagoon, which covers less than a hectare, is surrounded by businesses, hotels and restaurants on its edge. The oasis town has a population of about 100 annual residents. In recent years, the water level in the lagoon has decreased due to the drilling of nearby wells and increased evaporation during hot summers. As a result, the city has started to pump water into the lagoon from external sources.
Ica-Huacachina Lagoon
Ica -Huacachina Lagoon 20221119
Huacachina is centred on a lagoon with lush vegetation, all in the world's driest desert. Nestled between the largest sand dunes in South America, it is the continent's only natural oasis.
Huacachina is located in south-western Peru, on the edge of the Atacama Desert. It is located about 5 kilometres from the city of Ica.
The oasis is formed by water from underground aquifers that seeps through the sand and encourages the growth of palms, eucalyptus and carob trees around the pool. The lagoon, which covers less than a hectare, is surrounded by businesses, hotels and restaurants on its edge. The oasis town has a population of about 100 annual residents. In recent years, the water level in the lagoon has decreased due to the drilling of nearby wells and increased evaporation during hot summers. As a result, the city has started to pump water into the lagoon from external sources.