A family-oriented resort, Huacachina (sand ski area) features gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and plenty of activities for children.
Peru
Sand Skiing
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Huacachina Overview
Key insights
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Peak Elevation
520
Maximum skiing elevation
Max: 6767 m
Vertical Drop
120
Maximum vertical descent distance
Max: 3167 m
Base Elevation
400
Starting elevation of ski area
Max: 4000 m
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Terrain Difficulty
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100.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.
Features
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Sand Skiing
Sand skiing usually on sand dunes
Frequently asked questions about Huacachina
Where is Huacachina?
Huacachina is a ski resort in Peru, at coordinates -14.0900, -75.7600.
How big is Huacachina?
Huacachina has 83 ac of skiable terrain.
How high is Huacachina?
Huacachina has a peak elevation of 520 m, a base elevation of 400 m and a vertical drop of 120 m.
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Resort Quick Stats
520m
Peak Elevation
120m
Vertical Drop
400m
Base Elevation
83 ac
Skiable Terrain
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