Banana's Adventure

Top choice in Huacachina


This peaced-out crash pad on the north side of the lagoon only offers packaged stays. They include a room for the night – choose between four-bed dorms with superfirm mattresses or elegant private rooms with glass on all sides and modern fixings – plus a dune-buggy and sandboarding excursion the next day.

We don't love that you are roped into the package tour, but with huge windows, a fun bar and little dip pool, this is the best budget spot in town.


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