Wild Rover Huacachina is the best place to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Huacachina, with multiple big screens showing every match live. It’s the most electric atmosphere in the oasis, with an international crowd of travellers and locals gathering for every game. Upcoming matches include Australia vs Egypt, Argentina vs Cape Verde, Colombia vs Ghana, Canada vs Morocco, Paraguay vs France, and Brazil vs Norway — with the knockout rounds and quarter-finals to follow through July. Walk-ins are welcome. No reservation needed, just arrive early for the big games.

From the bus terminal in Ica, a taxi to Wild Rover Huacachina costs approximately S/. 10 depending on the time of day and takes around 10 to 15 minutes. Huacachina is located about 5km from central Ica. Tell the driver “Wild Rover Huacachina” — the hostel is well known in the area and easy to find on the lagoon.

Several bus companies run daily services from Lima to Ica. The journey costs approximately S/. 50 and takes between 4 and 6 hours depending on traffic and the company. From the Ica bus terminal, take a taxi to Huacachina for around S/. 10. Wild Rover Huacachina is a popular stop on the Lima to Cusco backpacker route and easy to reach from the capital.

Yes, reception at Wild Rover Huacachina is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether you’re arriving late, leaving early for a tour, or need help with anything during your stay, there’s always someone at the desk ready to assist.

Check-in at Wild Rover Huacachina is from 3pm and check-out is at 12pm. If you arrive early and want to guarantee your bed, we recommend booking from the night before. If you arrive before check-in time, you’re welcome to store your bags for free at reception and use the hostel facilities — the bar, restaurant, pool, and common areas — while you wait. After check-out you can also keep your bags stored with us until you’re ready to leave.

Yes, Wild Rover Huacachina has a full bar and restaurant open daily. The restaurant serves breakfast from 9am to 12pm and a full menu from 12pm to 9pm. The bar is open from 9am to 1am every day with cold tap drinks and cocktails available all day and night. Visitors are welcome — you just need to show a valid ID at the entrance. We don’t allow walk-in visitors after 11pm or when the venue is at capacity, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Wild Rover Huacachina shows a wide range of live sports on multiple big screens. We regularly screen Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, Formula 1, NBA basketball, tennis Grand Slams, boxing, UFC, GAA, and all major international football tournaments including the 2026 FIFA World Cup. If there’s a specific match you want to watch that isn’t advertised, just ask at the bar and we’ll do our best to find it.

Wild Rover Huacachina runs daily events and activities to help guests meet people and make the most of their time at the oasis. Regular events include pub quiz night, karaoke, mixology and pisco sour classes, salsa dancing lessons, pool tournaments, open mic nights, and beer pong tournaments. To see what’s on during your stay, join the WhatsApp events group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6PaP3jiBWh4oNXnG6fRTn

As a fully licensed venue, Wild Rover Huacachina does not allow alcohol brought in from outside. You’re welcome to bring your own food if needed, though we don’t provide a guest kitchen or fridge. You can eat in all the common areas and the bar — just not in the dorm rooms, out of respect for other guests. Our bar and restaurant menu covers everything from breakfast through to late night snacks.

Wild Rover Huacachina has one of the best setups of any hostel in the oasis. Facilities include the largest pool in Huacachina with a large sun deck, a full bar and restaurant, multiple big screens for live sports, a co-working area, free WiFi throughout, daily and nightly activities, pod-style beds with privacy curtains, individual lockers for each bed, and private room options. The hostel is located directly on the Huacachina lagoon, surrounded by sand dunes, making it one of the most scenic hostels in Peru.

Yes. The buggy and sandboarding tour across the Huacachina dunes is one of the best experiences in the area and can be booked directly at Wild Rover Huacachina reception. The tour typically departs in the late afternoon to catch sunset over the dunes and lasts approximately 2 hours. The cost is approximately S/. 70 per person — confirm the current price and departure time at reception as these may vary by season. Additional tours are also available — ask at the desk for the full list of options.

Wild Rover Huacachina is an 18+ property. Due to our fully licensed bar and the nature of our nightly events and activities, guests and visitors under the age of 18 are not permitted on the premises.

Street parking is available near Wild Rover Huacachina though spaces are limited, especially during peak season. There are also parking lots nearby with their own fees. If parking is a priority, we recommend arriving early or contacting us in advance.

Private rooms at Wild Rover Huacachina come with a key issued at check-in. A refundable deposit is required and returned at check-out when the key is handed back. Shared dorms don’t use room keys, but every guest gets their own individual locker — just bring your own padlock to secure it. Padlocks are not included but are available to purchase nearby if needed.

Our booking system assigns beds automatically based on availability, so we can’t guarantee a bottom bunk in advance. That said, when you check in at Wild Rover Huacachina just let the receptionist or manager know your preference and they’ll do their best to accommodate you based on what’s available that day.

Towels are included free of charge in all private rooms at Wild Rover Huacachina. For dorm guests, towels are available to rent from reception at a small fee.

We do our best to keep groups together in the same dorm at Wild Rover Huacachina, though during peak season or holidays this may depend on availability. Booking directly through our website gives us the best chance of keeping your group in the same room — contact us in advance if you have a large group and we’ll do what we can.

Rooms at Wild Rover Huacachina do not have air conditioning, but fans are provided for your comfort. Huacachina sits in a desert oasis so evenings can be warm — the fan combined with the natural desert breeze makes it very manageable, and the pool is always there if you need to cool off during the day.

Wild Rover Huacachina is ideal for travellers aged 18 and over who want to experience the famous Huacachina oasis with a social, lively crowd. It’s particularly popular with backpackers doing the Lima to Cusco route, solo travellers looking to meet people, groups of friends, and adventure seekers who want to combine sandboarding and buggy tours by day with great parties and live sports by night. Wild Rover Huacachina is also a common stop for travellers heading between Lima and Cusco who want a memorable night in the desert.

Yes. Wild Rover operates hostels across South America. Beyond Wild Rover Huacachina, you can find us in Cusco, Peru’s most iconic Inca city and gateway to Machu Picchu; Mancora, one of Peru’s top beach destinations on the northern coast; and La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. Each Wild Rover property has its own bar, daily events, and the same social atmosphere. If you’re travelling through Peru and Bolivia, you can stay with us at multiple stops along the way. Find all locations at wildroverhostels.com.