Huacachina is a village built around a small oasis and surrounded by sand
dunes in southwestern Peru.
It is about five kilometers from the city of Ica in the Ica District of Ica
Province.
DM Hoteles Mossone Ica has a menu of typical-regional food like “Carapulcra
con sopa seca”, “Pollo a la iqueña” and “Picante de pallares”. Also, it offers
a variety of drinks made with Pisco.
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Oasis and lake
Huacachina is built around a small natural desert lake, commonly
referred to as the "oasis of America".
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According to local legends, the water and mud of the area are
therapeutic. Both locals and tourists often bathe in the waters or
cover themselves with the mud in an attempt to cure ailments such as
arthritis, rheumatism, asthma, and bronchitis.
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Legend holds that the lagoon was created by a beautiful native
princess, she removed her clothes to bathe, but after looking in a
mirror she saw a male hunter approaching her from behind. Startled at
the intrusion, she fled the area, leaving behind her mirror, which
turned into a lake.
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Other versions hold that she fled, leaving the pool of water she had
been bathing in to become the lagoon. The folds of her mantle,
streaming behind her as she ran, became the surrounding sand dunes.
The woman herself is rumoured to still live in the oasis as a mermaid.
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Entrance to the Mossone Hotel
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Dining room on the balcony
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Appetizer
Mashed potatoes with spinach.
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Main course
Fish fillet with garlic sauce.
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Dessert
Ice cream with typical local fruits.
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See also
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