Desert Guide

Roberto Penny Cabrera

• We’ve had two amazing experiences with Roberto in the desert. He’s one of a kind, and the desert is amazing.
• You can contact Roberto through his website or the Hostería Suiza. His trips are 2-3 nights long and cost a flat rate of $300, regardless of how many people or how long.

Accommodation

Hostería Suiza
Address

• Guide books imply that this hotel is out of the way from the rest of the action in Huacachina, which isn’t the case. Huacachina is tiny. This hotel just so happens to be situated at one end, which is a benefit in my opinion.
• Nice pool, very comfortable rooms, friendly staff. Breakfast (with eggs!) included.
• $10/night rooms with simple single beds and a shared bathroom upon request. Breakfast not included with this deal.

Restaurants

Hostal Desert Nights
Boulevard Principal, facing the Oasis (opposite corner from Hostería Suiza)

• Great Americanized comfort food. Be prepared the share their banana pancake for breakfast… or order it as a group desert! It’s huge and awesome.

Trattoría
Boulevard Principal, facing the Oasis

• There are a few places that have Italian food on their menu in Huacachina… if in the mood for pasta/pizza, look for the Trattoría. Their menu is solely Italian food and decent.

Bananas
Boulevard Principal, facing the Oasis, next door to Hostería Suiza

• Good fruit drinks and bar food. Outdoor seating, great for lunch.

La Candela (Ica)
Avenida Tupac Amaru F-5 Urb. San José, Ica

• A traditional (but very tourist friendly) cevichería, covered outdoor seating, live music!

Sandboarding

• Pretty much any company will do for sandboarding. Trip leaves in the early evening to avoid the midday sun. Huacachinero and Hostal Desert Nights seems to run the most trips.