March 2022, Huacachina, Peru Huacachina is built around a small natural desert lake, commonly referred to as the "oasis of ...
Image caption, Lake of tears? Local legend holds that Huacachina Oasis in Peru was formed by the tears of a grief-stricken princess. Huacachina Oasis is the only oasis on the South American continent.
Accessing the small town from Peru's coastal capital is straightforward ... Tucked between golden dunes, the swaying palms of the Huacachina oasis draw international crowds.