More than a desert! This is Torres de Acarí, the world's highest dune conquering adventure tourism and extreme sports

Peru has added another world record to its list of natural wonders with the identification of Torres de Acarí as the world's highest dune. Located in the Acarí district of Caravelí province, Arequipa region, this colossal sand formation stands at an impressive 1,894 meters. It is part of the larger Toromata complex, a landscape historically recognized in southern Peru, and is poised to become a prime destination for adventure tourism and extreme sports enthusiasts.

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Acarí has become a strategic rest area for all these national and international travelers who may be coming from these two points (Lima and Tacna). Here they will have the best rest, the best gastronomy, and the best history.

Carlos Torres, president of the NGO Torres de Acarí, officially presented the complex, highlighting the meticulous measurement process undertaken to verify its status. The organization measured other dunes globally to confirm Torres de Acarí's record, distinguishing it from other contenders lacking scientific evidence. The dune complex is situated near kilometer 555 of the Panamericana Sur highway, making it accessible for travelers.

Fernando Torres, manager of the NGO, described Acarí as a strategic resting point for national and international travelers journeying between Lima and Tacna. He emphasized the region's potential to offer "the best rest, the best gastronomy, and the best history." The journey from Lima or Tacna to Acarí typically takes between eight and nine hours by car, with various transport companies and private vehicle options available.

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It is thus that we have been able to demonstrate which record corresponds to each one and we have named it Torres de Acarí, where Toromata is precisely a star and part of it.

The NGO invites tourists to experience both the Toromata dune, measuring 1,800 meters, and the record-holding Torres de Acarí. This discovery positions Peru not only as a country with the longest mountain range, highest navigable lake, longest river, deepest canyon, and one of the seven wonders of the world, but also as home to the planet's tallest dune, further enhancing its appeal for adventure tourism.

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