Get Travel Insurance
If sandboarding is high on your list, be sure you have a good travel insurance plan in case something goes wrong. It's a fun activity, but it's not the safest!
Get Ready To Get Sandy
You're going to get sandy! Even if you don't go crazy with sand sports yourself, the wind carries sand everywhere. While sandboarding or riding dune buggies around Huacachina, make sure you bring something to cover your mouth and nose. Boarding goggles aren't a bad idea, or at least wear sunglasses.
Exchange Your Money Ahead Of Time
Huacachina is a small town and doesn't offer as many services as some other tourist locations. Perhaps most notably, it doesn't have any place where you can exchange your United States dollars for the local currency of Peruvian nuevo sol. Be sure to exchange currencies in Ica before you go.
Go At Sunset
Book your buggy tour of Huacachina at the last time slot available - typically around 4:00 pm. Not only will the temperature be more comfortable, but the sunset views atop the dunes will be incredible.
Bring Water And Snack
Bring plenty of water and snacks. You'll be amazed how thirsty you'll get out in the desert, even if you don't physically feel hot!
Dress For The Weather
Dress for the sun. This means lightweight, breathable clothes - and a hat - and sunscreen. You'll be surprised at how loose-fitting, airy clothes will actually feel much cooler than typical hot-weather sportswear!
Bring Some Cash
Visa and Mastercard are accepted in most of the businesses and hotels of Huacachina, but not all. It's best to bring cash.
