Is Huacachina, Peru a Tourist Trap or Desert Oasis? // Peru Travel Vlog

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  • @nicoleandmico
    @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Team sandskiing⛷or team sandboarding🏂? Let us know!

  • @TheTravelingChefs
    @TheTravelingChefs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Ahhh Peru is definitely on our bucket list!! Loving these vlogs, they make us feel like we’re there with you ❤️

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awe, thanks so much guys! It's great to hear you are enjoying them!!

  • @OlivesAndLemons
    @OlivesAndLemons 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We've just found your channel as we are heading to South America for a few months soon. After watching the first video, we subscribed and have been binge watching the other videos. Love your channel! Can't wait to see more of your travels!

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is so great to hear, thank you for watching and following our adventures. We're sure you will love South America as we have been!

  • @justfine8647
    @justfine8647 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I swam in the lake and I could appreciate the beauty and the sacredness of this unique place. Is not for vacationers but with people connected to nature

  • @elgranespejo
    @elgranespejo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    oh thank god lol
    my boyfriend and i fly to peru tomorrow (!!!) for three weeks and we will be at huacachina this wednesday, so so happy to know you guys found it worth it! great vids by the way, subbed!

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh awesome! Have an amazing time in Peru and thanks for subbing to follow our adventures!

  • @prendeelfili2794
    @prendeelfili2794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It is winter time in this part of the hemisphere; therefore fog is very common during most of the day. I think that to do the shots they wanted they must have come in the summer, which goes from December to March, approx. Cheers

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, we agree! It was fun to try it in winter time and learn that it is in fact a bad idea to try to get a clear sunrise shot 😆

    • @JonSmith-ov6oy
      @JonSmith-ov6oy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, this is the reason, Perú's coast is foggy like Silent Hill

  • @guttilp350
    @guttilp350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    There is a legend in that lagoon that women can swim from one side to the other, but if a man does so, he dies. there are men who tried and drowned that's why they forbid men to enter a lot. supposedly there is a woman who pulls them by the feet halfway

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh wow, we had not heard about this legend! I guess it's a good thing Mico didn't want to go into the water 😁

  • @vikkit6551
    @vikkit6551 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Like the both of you, my husband and I weren’t sure what to expect when we went to Huacachina. It’s definitely a tourist town, but the sand buggy ride and sandboarding were amazing! Also terrifying🤣. The sunset was stunning. I’m glad we went! But OMG, the both of you are brave: I would have been scared to venture out so early in the morning because it’s pitch dark outside!

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We totally agree! Those buggy rides are something else. It really was freaky to go out so early in the morning. It wasn't scary at first, but about 25 minutes up the sand dune we started to get a bit nervous! It sounds like you guys had an awesome time in Huacachina 😊

  • @explorinwithlaurin
    @explorinwithlaurin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Okay YES walking up stand dunes is SO HARD! We tried in Jordan and I thought I’d never make it! Sorry that you got fog instead of a sunrise but glad some of the other things panned out! The buggies look so fun!

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh man those sand dunes in Wadi Rum and intense, but SO worth the hard work! The buggies were pretty which. Thanks for watching guys!

  • @celdur4635
    @celdur4635 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The heavy agriculture in the Ica region dried up the Oasis, so now its kept alive artificially. But it was originally natural.

  • @leabernik7679
    @leabernik7679 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just found your chanel today and your videos are amazing! You both seem so kind and the places you travel to look very fun ❤️

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! We are glad to have you along for the adventures with us!

  • @iminspirationalmusic6652
    @iminspirationalmusic6652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ❤💞💖Wonderful video sharing stay blessed 💖💞❤

  • @rulo2rulito
    @rulo2rulito 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    NO se si me equivoco, pero llegaron con muy poca disposición para disfrutar el viaje, todo lo veían mal, todo no estaba a su estandar, siempre haciendo comparaciones que no venían al caso. Así no se debe viajar, con esa actitud siempre encontraran algo mal y se sentirán estafados. Si no fuera por la adrenalina (lo llamaron de terror) este viaje sería un fracaso. Bueno tienen todo el derecho de criticar, pero como consejo, no es bueno para un viajero.

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pero nos gustó mucho Huacachina... Si miras el video verás que la pasamos muy bien y disfrutamos del pueblo!

    • @lianespinila6533
      @lianespinila6533 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No comemtes sin antes mirar un vídeo completo .

    • @rulo2rulito
      @rulo2rulito 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lianespinila6533 si todo lo comparan, todo no esta como lo desean, pero al final un me gusto lo tapa todo, pues bien para ti. es tu opinión, yo tengo la mía.

  • @humbarcam
    @humbarcam 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There's lots of Natural Oasis on the Peruvian coast line, but as usually happens the most visited in the one closer to a big city. That big city is Ica and sadly the thirsty Ica left Huacachina almost dry. If you want to come back and see amazing beautiful natural Oasis near Ica, Paracas and Nazca.

  • @mustafaanlizan2062
    @mustafaanlizan2062 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video is very enjoyable

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much, we really appreciate hearing that! 🤗

  • @mrfatkid00005
    @mrfatkid00005 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video! It definitely helps in my decision to visit huacachina!

  • @TheShaleco
    @TheShaleco หลายเดือนก่อน

    What company did you use for the sand skiing?

  • @druiz012
    @druiz012 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is fantastic. I go to Peru in late March and Haucachina is definitely on the list! Going to watch the rest of your series on Peru as I'm going to Machu Pichu, Cusco, Lima and Arequipa as well. (You dont seem to have arequipa but thats ok.) Then hopefully watch some of your other more current adventures for more inspiration. Great vid thanks!

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That sounds like an amazing trip! Peru was so beautiful and we couldn’t believe how diverse the country’s landscape was. From the mountains to the sea to the desert, there’s something for everyone! Enjoy your travels 😊✈️

  • @VishnuNeti-Chaitanya
    @VishnuNeti-Chaitanya 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How did you guys get to Huacachina from Lima? Also, any recommendation for the Lagoon and the Dune Buggy tours?

  • @THEEnfantTerrible
    @THEEnfantTerrible ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve been debating hard if I wanted to squeeze Huacachina into my SA travels and I think you all caused me to check it off my list. It looks neat bc of the dunes but I feel like I’d be bored there on a solo trip

  • @saruultumen749
    @saruultumen749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Crazy drive, indeed, not for those with fainted heart like me😁

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha it is a bit wild for sure! If you aren't into the drive, there is the option to just rent a board and sand board down the dunes that surround the oasis. The only trouble is then you have to walk back up the dune every time you go down!

  • @starwoodh98
    @starwoodh98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was a great video! How did you all get to Huacachina? Do you also have the name of the boogy ride or tour you all did?

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you enjoyed! We had such a great time there 😊 From Lima we took a bus to the city of Ica using the bus company PeruBus. The bus took 4 hours and cost about 40 soles per person. Once in Ica you can just get a short 10 minute taxi to Huacachina 🙂 Also we booked the boogy tour with "SandboardingPeru" It can be hard to find on the map but they have an instagram page under the same name and also a website with the same name. Let us know if you have any other questions 👍

  • @CapnT87
    @CapnT87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oasis water still looks more welcoming than the Red River in Winnipeg 😬
    …and I need to go on that dune buggy ride

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes you gotta do the buggy. I bet if you know who to ask they may even let you drive it! 🙈😁

  • @luisgerardomedina5727
    @luisgerardomedina5727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Très Joly Pérou

  • @guttilp350
    @guttilp350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful

  • @rodolfoamrodriguez0801
    @rodolfoamrodriguez0801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That photo they use to compare is from sunset, not sunrise. The sun does not rise through the dunes, it hides; we are in the pacific not in the atlantic

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey there if you are far enough into a desert than you can be anywhere in the world and still see an sunrise over the dunes. We saw a cool camp ground while we were out on the buggy's. I bet they have amazing sunrise and sunsets over the dunes 😋

  • @derrylsanders
    @derrylsanders 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great videos guys very funny educational and entertaining all in one

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much, we're glad you enjoyed it!

  • @iasempell4886
    @iasempell4886 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. Planning my trip to Peru. Do we have to do the sand buggy ride to get a view from the top or can we explore the sand area and go as high as we’d like?

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  ปีที่แล้ว

      No need to get a sand buggy! You can go to the top of the big dunes surrounding the town no problem. Getting a buggy though does get you further out into the desert. Enjoy!

  • @vanessatrujillo7486
    @vanessatrujillo7486 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid

  • @daniellaaviles7085
    @daniellaaviles7085 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question about what to wear. I think sand get everywhere, so would jeans or leggings work? Thanks, fun video!

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  ปีที่แล้ว

      Both would work just fine! Sand will be everywhere regardless lol but I think it would be easier to get out of jeans in case you trip and fall or anything.

  • @eaglenoimoto
    @eaglenoimoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This looks quite different from when I went about 10 years ago. I arrived by Tuktuk from Ica and left after an hour because everybody at Huancaina seemed stoned and offered me drugs (US/American tourists, not natives).

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh wow thats so interesting! It sounds like we did have quite different experiences 😄

    • @juanantonio2755
      @juanantonio2755 ปีที่แล้ว

      Huacachina has improved enormously in 10 years, it has become more suitable for family tourism

  • @janeynget3059
    @janeynget3059 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    👍

  • @kdf525
    @kdf525 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't know why but looking at those dunes makes me think about poisonous snakes!

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha that would have given us nightmares 😱😱🐍

  • @amitactive
    @amitactive ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Nicole & Mico for wonderful video. You are from which country. I am Amit from India.

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  ปีที่แล้ว

      We're glad you enjoyed! We are from Canada but love India 😊

  • @babyblueyoshi
    @babyblueyoshi ปีที่แล้ว

    How does that guy next to Nicole look so chill and unfazed during that ride??

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha right?!? We're barely keeping it together 😆🫠

  • @ankitupadhyay0427
    @ankitupadhyay0427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Saw your diwali video ( India ) , and now surfing on ur channel. Actually enjoying it all....
    Keep travelling guys. 🔥🔥
    And one day, adopt me as ur travel partner ( just kidding ) 😀😀😀😀
    Good luck guys 🙏🙏

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's great to hear, thanks for watching and following along!

  • @FRIENDLY_BR_SAJAN
    @FRIENDLY_BR_SAJAN 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Indian attendance here 🙂👍

  • @DiegoMadruga
    @DiegoMadruga 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ;)

  • @Ric419
    @Ric419 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was am oasis until tourist starting polluting the place.

  • @benjaminvilcaalcantara7515
    @benjaminvilcaalcantara7515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wey

  • @billy1438
    @billy1438 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicole gwpa

  • @frawldog
    @frawldog ปีที่แล้ว

    Biden

  • @firecbass5732
    @firecbass5732 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How is it you travel to an Oasis, not known whether it's man-made, badmouth the water (it's the Inca princess tears) and complain about fog? I cut your video short and give you zero points. Try researching culture pre-travel.

  • @benjaminvilcaalcantara7515
    @benjaminvilcaalcantara7515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    no mames

  • @roughjoe
    @roughjoe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    oasis, u boring guys

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching anyways!

  • @niccolomendoza7382
    @niccolomendoza7382 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don’t come back! ❤

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm gonna guess you didn't watch the video? 🤔

    • @niccolomendoza7382
      @niccolomendoza7382 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nicoleandmico I did. Disliked it enough to let ya’ll know. ❤️🇵🇪

    • @niccolomendoza7382
      @niccolomendoza7382 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      th-cam.com/video/sxYYtxLhQZs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=lOaMl3kFwSDQjDZN
      So y’all can learn how to respect and appreciate the culture like a true tourist.

  • @Paulimograph
    @Paulimograph ปีที่แล้ว

    the girl speaks too fast, almost like mumbling. I don't understand. = unsubscribed

    • @nicoleandmico
      @nicoleandmico  ปีที่แล้ว

      I do speak quite quickly. If it's helpful, you can turn on subtitles to help catch what I say a bit better

  • @DouglasNovasBerto
    @DouglasNovasBerto 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Tourists complaining about a touristy town!

  • @TheEspinozatv
    @TheEspinozatv 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Les faltó hacer picnic o cena en el desierto, @desiertoperutravel