Most people visiting Peru only see Lima and the attractions in the Sacred Valley, but the country’s desert actually hides many unexpected attractions. These three spots will make you see Peru in a whole new light and convince you to scratch beneath the surface while exploring this country.
Huacachina
This charming village in Peru was built around a small desert oasis in the close proximity to the city of Ica. There’s also a tiny natural desert lake, which attracts tens of thousands of tourists to Huacachina each year despite its secluded location.
The Lost Canyon
Cañón de Los Perdidos, aka the Lost Canyon, is the closest thing to the Grand Canyon you’ll find in Peru. It became a popular tourist attraction over the course of the last decade thanks to the unusual rock formations and layered walls that make it what it is.
Nazca Lines
Nazca Lines are one of those attractions you have to see from up above to fully appreciate. These mysterious lines stretch across nearly 200 square miles of the Peruvian desert and feature hundreds of drawings ranging from various animals to geometric shapes.