6 Days Oasis Hopping in Peru

Start your Peru coastal trip in Barranco the trendiest neighborhood in Peru. This guesthouse has a great breakfast and in prime location.

Hop on public transit to the historical center of line where you can tour the inner catacombs of the San Francisco monastery where 25,000 people are buried.

Pop by one of Perú’s famous tropical markets for some fresh fruit to tide you over for lunch.

Make sure you arrive before 3:30 to score the best ceviche in all of Peru. Get the full combo: ceviche, calamari, and mixed seafood rice, and chicha for 25 soles.

Spend the afternoon and golden light fawning over the architecture in Limas historic center.

One of my favorite Peruvian restaurants in Lima. Get a maracuya pisco sour and Lomo Saltado.

For all your oasis hopping you’ll be riding Cruz Del Sur buses. You can book online. Your first stop will be Paracas. Just a short 3 hour bus journey from Lima

This guesthouse is homey, cheap, comfortable, and walking distance from the bus station and main pier. Breakfast here was just alright.

Enjoy an evening stroll at the main beach in Paracas. This is where you can swim, do some shopping, and eat the best seafood.

This was my favorite meal in Paracas. Pasta was fresh made and the sauce was fantastic. Right on the pier.

Today you’ll rent a bike to explore Paracas National Reserve. Your first stop will be the Hilton hotel just outside of town. This is where you can spot the resident flamingos before you go into the park.

On bike spend the whole day exploring the national reserve. It’s about 40 km in all. Be sure to stop at la catedral, playa Roja, and enjoy the desert sights.

This small seaside town has two restaurants and they are the only place to eat lunch on your ride. Fill up on a big feast and then head back to town for an early bedtime. You’ll be exhausted from biking all day in the sun.

Wake up early for a tour of Isla Ballestas. Known as the poor mans galapagos because of all the wildlife you’ll see there. Tours start at 8AM and finish in time for the 11AM bus to Ica.

After the Cruz Del Sur bus to Ica, grab a tuk tuk 10 minutes to Huacachina the desert oasis town. This is the most comfortable room for couples in town.

You won’t go far for dinner. Your hotel is known for phenomenal pizza, pasta, and sangria. Especially sangria.

Climb the famous dunes for sunset. Chose the biggest and be sure to leave at least an hour before sunset to give yourself enough time to enjoy the views

This orange juice coffee combo is popular in Peru and made well at the small coffee shop near your guesthouse.

After only one night in Huacachina you’ll want to return to Ica and take the bus to Nazca. The ride is short and scenic.

Another great guesthouse locally owned and centrally located for cheap.

The only good restaurant in town. You’ll eat here for every meal because it’s so tasty. Also the milkshakes are great for midday.

This is why you’re in Nazca. To see the lines from above. This 30 minute flight is $60 per person and you’ll get to fly in a small plane (book with your guesthouse or at the little airport) over the mysterious lines. If you get motion sickness take pills or a patch because it can be a rough ride.

The lunch deal at your new fave Nazca restaurant. This is the best deal in town and a filling enough meal enough for two.