Hotel Las Dunas

Hotel Las Dunas Review

For a taste of the good life, Peruvian style, head to this top-end resort on the road between Ica and Huacachina. A cluster of whitewashed buildings at the foot of the dunes, this colonial-style holiday resort is a favorite getaway for Peruvian families. Llamas roam freely in the grounds. The ponds and canals that run between the buildings are full of fish. Spacious rooms have balconies overlooking lush lawns, and suites have sunny courtyards and whirlpools. You can dine poolside or in a breezy gazebo at the restaurant and enjoy such dishes as flounder with seafood sauce and spicy lomo saltado, an enormous pile of stir-fried beef, tomatoes, chips, and rice. Rent sandboards, play golf on the dunes, ride horseback, or fly over the Nazca Lines (S/350) from the hotel's airstrip. Book weekdays to save 20%.