Drive out of Lima to Ancón and climb wind-cut dunes for sandboarding and sledding in Lomas de Ancón. Guided instruction, off-road access, and multiple runs make this a hands-on desert day trip close to the city.
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The truck grumbles up a rutted track, salt air pressing from the west while a band of wind whips sand into short-lived sculptures across the slope. You step out at the lip of the dune field above Ancón and the city falls away: a raw coastal desert that alternates between glassy beach and wind-sculpted sand sea.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short hikes on loose sand and basic balance for boarding or sledding
Wildlife
History
Ancón has long been a coastal fishing community and weekend resort for Lima; the lomas ecosystems are traditional seasonal grazing and plant-gathering areas.
Conservation
Lomas are fragile fog-dependent ecosystems—stick to marked areas, avoid trampling vegetated slopes, and pack out any trash to reduce impact.
Reserve your spot on the National Park Lomas de Ancón Sandboarding / Sledding and Off road today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydrate before you go
Bring a refillable water bottle—the guides supply bottled water but you’ll want to sip steadily in the sun to avoid fatigue.
Protect against the sun
High SPF sunscreen, a wide-brim hat for the transfer, and UV sunglasses reduce glare from bright sand.
Wear closed-toe shoes
Light hiking or trail shoes keep sand out and protect toes during boarding and while hiking the dunes.
Expect sand abrasion
Choose durable clothing and pack a small first-aid kit; sand can cause scrapes even in low-speed falls.
Closed‑toe trail shoes
Keeps sand out and gives grip on steep dune slopes.
Sunscreen SPF 30+
Protects against intense coastal sun reflected off sand.
summer
UV sunglasses
Reduces glare for safer descents and better photos.
Light windbreaker
Blocks the chill from coastal garúa and wind during transfers and atop dunes.
spring