{"id":212,"date":"2023-12-03T15:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T14:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/2023\/12\/03\/paracas-huacachina-wuestenoase-peru\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T15:35:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T15:35:28","slug":"paracas-huacachina-wuestenoase-peru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/en\/2023\/12\/03\/paracas-huacachina-wuestenoase-peru\/","title":{"rendered":"Paracas &amp; Huacachina \u2014 desert oasis in Peru"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"jw-summary-box\">\n<ul class=\"jw-feature-list\"><li>Bus Lima \u2192 Paracas: <strong>approximately 3 hours<\/strong> for a few euros<\/li><li>Ballestas Islands: Boat tour to see birds, penguins and sea lions<\/li><li>Huacachina: Dune Buggy Tour with Sandboarding<\/li><li>Spanish is worth learning \u2014 few people in South America speak English<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<!-- wp:themify-builder\/canvas \/-->\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We set off for the small town of Paracas, located about 3 hours southeast of Lima. For this journey, we used a bus for a few Euros, which even had nicely adjustable and padded seats. Perfect!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we departed, Max placed his newly purchased black sunglasses in the side compartment. There was a couple sitting next to us. A woman with slightly curly, reddish hair, wearing glasses, and aged between 40 and 50. Beside her, a slightly younger, slender man with a colorful cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon our arrival in Paracas, we queued at the luggage counter to collect our backpacks. Suddenly, Max realized he had left his sunglasses on the bus. The couple behind us seemed very nervous, but at first, we didn't think much of it. The search was futile. When I asked the couple if they had seen the sunglasses, the woman nervously waved her hands and avoided any eye contact. However, the man showed me his grayish glasses that he was wearing and insisted that I take a closer look at them. Something definitely seemed off, but unfortunately, we couldn't search them. So, we left it at that and collected our backpacks. Shortly after, the woman came back to us and, with her slight French accent, said, \"The sunglasses were in the side compartment, right?\". We agreed. However, that seemed to be just a passing comment from her. But it made us even more suspicious. At least it was only \"the sunglasses\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eventually, we moved on, this time without the sunglasses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next day, we had a beautiful sunny weather for a boat tour to the&nbsp;<strong>Ballestas Islands<\/strong>.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;We had never seen so many birds gathered in one place in our lives! The large rock protruding from the water was completely covered with these beautiful creatures! In between, we could also spot a few penguins and sea lions. It was an incredible day and definitely a MUST SEE!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"725\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-224\" data-id=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-12-16-at-09.15.41-1-1-1024x725.jpeg\"><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-225\" data-id=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-12-16-at-09.15.41-768x1024.jpeg\"><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-226\" data-id=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-12-16-at-09.15.43-1-1024x576.jpeg\"><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-227\" data-id=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-12-16-at-09.15.44-1-1-1024x768.jpeg\"><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-228\" data-id=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-12-16-at-09.15.44-2-704x1024.jpeg\"><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-229\" data-id=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-12-16-at-09.15.45-1-1-1024x770.jpeg\"><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-230\" data-id=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-12-16-at-09.15.45-2-1024x768.jpeg\"><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-231\" data-id=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-12-16-at-09.15.46-1-1024x768.jpeg\"><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-232\" data-id=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-12-16-at-09.15.47-1-1-1024x770.jpeg\"><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the tour, we took a leisurely walk along the harbor at sunset.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/81fa5041-4fba-42b3-9e7b-585e1f78c257-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-233\" width=\"743\" height=\"555\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paracas was a really beautiful place and definitely worth a visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>ICA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Originally, we only went to ICA to take the desert tour from there. But now, our stay will probably be remembered for a bit longer. Our hotel had a huge lounge with a pool table, a TV room, a kitchen, and a ping pong table. The room was surrounded by windows with a great view of the city. We often sat there to work. One or two windows were open, and at some point, a pigeon flew in. It tried for a long time to get out, repeatedly pecking at the window with its beak. Alright! We were sure: this pigeon needed help! We tried to carry it out with a broomstick. At first, it seemed very promising, but towards the end, not so much. The pigeon got scared and flew directly to the opposite side. There, it crashed with full force into the window and then fell to the ground. Oh god. It lay motionless. Is it still alive? Is it maybe unconscious? No idea??? Google to the rescue. We followed the instructions and placed it hopefully in the shade, checking on it from time to time. After 2 hours without any movement, it gradually dawned on us that we probably weren't the best rescuers for pigeons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Huacachina \u2013 Desert Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-237\" data-id=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-12-07-at-15.39.39-1024x770.jpeg\"><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-238\" data-id=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-12-07-at-15.39.41-1-1024x767.jpeg\"><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"737\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-239\" data-id=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-12-07-at-15.39.41-1024x737.jpeg\"><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-240\" data-id=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-12-07-at-15.39.42-1024x770.jpeg\"><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Huacachina, we went on a dune buggy tour with sandboarding. Pure action! The driver of our jeep pressed hard on the gas pedal. We sat right in front and raced up and down <strong>extremely<\/strong> steil wieder hinunter. Ich hatte die ganze Zeit das Gef\u00fchl wir w\u00fcrden gleich auf dem Sand umkippen oder ausrutschen. Max war da eher l\u00e4ssiger. Manchmal fuhr der Fahrer bis kurz vor die Klippe und bremste&nbsp;abrupt. Herzinfarkt! Ganz oben auf einer riesigen Sand-D\u00fcne schnappten wir uns die Sandboards. Als ich nach unten schaute war ich mir sicher, dass ich das Herunterrutschen von der D\u00fcne mit dem Board definitiv nicht \u00fcberleben werde und es lieber nicht tue (\u2026und ich hab sonst nie H\u00f6henangst!!!).&nbsp;Ein paar weitere Gruppenmitglieder waren gleicher Meinung. Es dauerte nicht lange und Max lag schon bereit zur Abfahrt. Er war der Allererste, der die riesige D\u00fcne herunterrutschte. Als er heil unten angekommen war rief er motivierende S\u00e4tze wie,&nbsp;\u201eHalb so schlimm\u201c und \u201eEs macht soo Bock\u201c!.&nbsp;Schlie\u00dflich ergriff ich all meinen Mut (auf den Bildern und Videos sieht es bestimmt nicht so dramatisch aus, aber wenn man erstmal oben steht!\u2026) und fuhr hinunter. Und es machte wirklich BOCK! Ich denke genau das ist das beeindruckteste am Reisen. Man tut Dinge, die man nie geglaubt hat zu tun oder \u00fcberwindet \u00c4ngste, die schlie\u00dflich zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis f\u00fchren! Und wenn man dann nat\u00fcrlich noch so einen gro\u00dfartigen Reisepartner hat wie ich, kann eigentlich gar nichts mehr schief gehen. Nachdem wir viele Male auf fast jeder D\u00fcne hinunterrutschten, schauten wir uns schlie\u00dflich einen der sch\u00f6nsten Sonnenunterg\u00e4nge mitten in der W\u00fcstenlandschaft an. Unendliche Sch\u00f6nheit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-12-07-at-15.39.30-1024x836.jpeg\" class=\"wp-image-236\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Next stop: Cusco<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"jw-line wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Good to know:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, too, we realized that you should at least master the basic words in Spanish.&nbsp;<strong>Not many people in South America speak English.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luckily, we've been learning Spanish for more than half a year now and can communicate very well. However, I have to admit that Max is a bit ahead of me, but I'm following closely :D!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few <strong>hacks<\/strong>on how we learned <strong>a new language<\/strong> (and what we would have liked to know right away):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Most people use Duolingo or Babbel, but I have to say that these apps didn't really motivate us. Both of us use<strong>Memrise<\/strong>An app that remembers your progress in learning and quizzes you again after a certain time. Plus, you see short video clips in which the locals speak the words with their own accent. <\/li><li>There's also a brilliant app called&nbsp;<strong>Italki<\/strong>There, you can book an online tutor for as little as $5 an hour (it's easier to find a teacher on the platform who teaches you a new language in English). Additionally, you can categorize your goals (just speaking, learning grammar...). We personally use it just to have conversations!<\/li><li>Additionally, I can recommend the app&nbsp;<strong>tandem <\/strong>. It's a platform where you can communicate with people from all over the world. The model is designed so that you teach them your language and they teach you theirs. Some just want to speak in their native language, which is even better for us. Plus, you also have the opportunity to call people there, which is great practice for learning a new language as quickly as possible, and it's free. The app is&nbsp;<strong>free,<\/strong>even though it doesn't seem like it at first (only premium members pay, and that's not really necessary)!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We speak in the other language as much as possible. Read texts, watch YouTube videos or movies with subtitles, listen to stories or foreign radio, and create fun images from the most<\/p>\n\n<p>For tourism boards, I develop content that visually tells the story of Paracas, Huacachina, and Peru's coastal desert. More about possible productions and collaborations can be found on the <a href=\"\/en\/zusammenarbeit\/\">page for collaboration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jw-faq-section\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How do I get from Lima to Paracas?<\/h3>\n<p>We took a bus southeast for about three hours, for just a few euros. Ours even had adjustable, padded seats.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the boat tour to the Ballestas Islands worthwhile?<\/h3>\n<p>For us, a MUST SEE: Never in our lives have we seen so many birds in one place, with a few penguins and sea lions in between.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I have to participate in the sandboarding?<\/h3>\n<p>No. From above, the dune looked so steep that several in the group decided against it\u2014I did too at first. In the end, I did go, and it was worth it.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need Spanish in Peru?<\/h3>\n<p>At least the basic words, since not many people speak English. Three apps helped us: Memrise for vocabulary learning, Italki for online lessons starting at $5 an hour, and Tandem for free conversations with native speakers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"jw-section-title\" style=\"margin-top:3em\">Read more<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"jw-related-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/2023\/10\/28\/lima-reisebericht-peru-kueche-kultur\/\">Lima: Peru&#039;s capital city between cuisine and culture<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/2023\/12\/08\/cusco-reisebericht-inka-rainbow-mountain\/\">Cusco: Inca capital and Rainbow Mountain<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/2024\/01\/04\/peru-reisetipps-kosten-route-infos\/\">Peru travel tips: Costs, route and practical information<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/2023\/12\/19\/salkantay-trek-machu-picchu-peru-wanderung\/\">Salkantay Trek: 5 days hike to Machu Picchu<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/kontinente-suedamerika\/\">All South America travel reports<\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Lima to Paracas: the coast, the small town of ICA and a desert tour through the dunes of the Huacachina oasis.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1650,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Paracas und Huacachina: Bootstour zu den Islas Ballestas, D\u00fcnenbuggy und Sandboarding in Perus W\u00fcstenoase.","_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-212","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-suedamerika","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/212","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=212"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/212\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1650"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=212"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=212"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=212"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}