Huacachina, Peru has transformed into an offbeat destination for thrill-seeking travelers with its soaring sand dunes and sandboarding adventures. Whether you're a seasoned sandboarder or a beginner, the sand dunes offer the perfect terrain for all levels of experience.
The Dreams of Sand project uses the thrill of sandboarding to empower underprivileged youth in the Peruvian desert. Led by four-time sandboarding world champion Dito Chavez, the project offers free sports programs to children from poor communities, including sandboarding lessons, physical and mental conditioning, and workshops focused on developing values.
Huacachina is a tiny village and Oasis in southern Peru, an hour away from the Pacific coast. The town is basically a collection of resorts and restaurants around a blue-green laguna surrounded by huge sand dunes. An antique image of the town is featured on Peru´s 50 soles bill. The town…