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Lima Day-Trips
Day trips from Lima are easy one-day escapes that let you experience more of Peru beyond the city’s busy streets. In just a few hours, you can find yourself surrounded by deserts, wildlife, ancient history, or mountain views—then return to Lima by evening.
Travelers often head to the oasis of Huacachina for sand dunes and sandboarding, explore marine life near the Ballestas Islands, admire pre-Columbian mysteries at the Nazca Lines, or discover archaeological heritage at Chan Chan.
These day trips offer a quick but unforgettable glimpse into Peru’s diverse landscapes and rich past—all within reach of Lima.
The Huacachina oasis is a small desert village in Peru surrounded by huge sand dunes, famous for sandboarding, dune buggy rides, and its scenic lagoon in the middle of the desert.
Paracas is a coastal desert area in Peru known for its dramatic ocean views, wildlife-rich islands, and desert landscapes. It’s a popular spot for boat trips to see sea lions and birds, especially in the nearby Ballestas Islands.
The Nazca Lines are massive ancient geoglyphs etched into the desert in southern Peru, best known for their huge animal and geometric shapes that can only be fully seen from the air.
The Palomino Islands are a group of small rocky islands off the coast of Callao, famous for boat tours where visitors can see large colonies of sea lions, seabirds, and sometimes even swim nearby in the Pacific Ocean.
The Pachacamac is an ancient pre-Inca ceremonial complex near Lima, known for its temples, pyramids, and sweeping desert views overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
The Caral is the oldest known civilizations in the Americas, featuring ancient pyramids and ruins that offer a glimpse into early urban life over 5,000 years ago.
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