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Ica - Nazca - Paracas

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South of Lima, Ica is surrounded by deserts and is famous as the capital of the Peruvian department that gave birth to the famousliquor, Peruvian Pisco. The sweet, delicious and quite particular, are a delicacy for the senses. The heat, which leads us to hand in our walks, makes wonderful stay in Ica.

ATTRACTIONS:

Natural Attractions Ica

The department of Ica has impressive natural attractions such as the Paracas National Reserve, the Ica Dunes and the Huacachina Lagoon.

Archaeological Centers Ica

Tours to Archaeological Centers of Ica, two must-see places are located in Ica. One, belonging to a much older culture, is the site of the

Museums Ica

Ica was home to two very important pre-Hispanic cultures, the Nazca and the Paracas, and has museums with an unquestionable value in ceramics and textiles.

Parks and Squares Ica

Ica has parks and squares with a typical flora of the dry coast, which differentiates it from other cities. And its pleasant climate makes your…

Temples & Sanctuaries Ica

The temples and churches of Ica maintain their own unmistakable style, something worth appreciating. Take a leisurely stroll under the pleasant sun.

LOCATION


IMPORTANT DATA

Weather:

Station
Weather
T min.(°C)
T max.(°C)
Summer (January - March)
Warm
19
33
Fall (April - June)
Cold
13
28
Winter (July - September)
Cold
10
25
Spring (October - December)
Tempering
13
32
Between the months of April to October, the temperature drops considerably at night, in the early hours of the morning the temperature rises gradually until after midday.

Altitude:

Location
Weather
Ica City
409 msnm
Nazca
585 msnm
Paracas
7 msnm

Population:

According to the latest report of the Instituto Nacional de Estadistica e Informática (INEI), the population of Arequipa is as follows:
Destination
Population
Ica
130 006 inhabitants
Nazca
26 693 inhabitants
Paracas
5,722 inhabitants

WHAT TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME

Here are some suggestions of what you can do in Ica, Nazca or Paracas.

  • Develop your own theory about who built the geoglyphs in the Nazca and Palpa pampas, why, and what for.
  • Practice sandboarding in the dunes around the Huacachina lagoon.
  • See the process of making Pisco, from grape growing to bottling in the prestigious vineyards of Ica.
  • Learn about the life, research and discoveries of Maria Reiche in the house museum that bears her name.
  • See the sea lion ecosystem, while sailing to the Ballestas Islands.

If you are looking for tours in Ica, Paracas or Nazca write us at: info@cuscoperu.cominfo@cuscoperu.com

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