Huacachina
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Huacachina

Peru · Ica

Huacachina is a village built in a small oasis about five kilometers from the city of Ica in southwestern Peru. The oasis was introduced as a feature on the back of the 50 nuevo sol note in 1991. Huacachina has a permanent population of around 100 people, although it hosts many tourists each year.

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Local time
UTC-5 · 1 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region
Ica
Main language
Spanish
On the map
14.09° S, 75.76° W

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