Prepare for your adventure.
Ica, is known for its desert, sea view and Pisco. It is also well-known for its dunes where you can practice adventure sports such as sandboarding. Ica is also the heart of the Afro-Peruvian culture. African slaves, who were brought to work in the cotton plantations, contributed to build Peruvian culture with their music and art.
Ica has a dry and warm weather. During summer (January to April) the lowest temperature is 20º C (68ºF) and the maximum is 34ºC (93ºF). From June to September the temperature can vary from 12ºC (35ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Ica can be visited in one or two days. We recommend taking a tour from Lima and getting to know the most important landmarks during the day and then return to the city at night. If you want to stay in Ica we recommend booking a hotel in Paracas or near the Huacachina Lagoon so you can enjoy the landscape.
The climate in Ica can be tricky! So we recommend wearing layers of clothing that can make you feel comfortable both in warm and windy weather. Also, don’t forget to bring sunglasses.
You can’t leave Ica without trying a cup of its famous drink Pisco! Also look out for delicious traditional dishes such as ‘Carapulcra’ (dried potato stew served with pork or chicken meat) and ‘tejas’, a dessert made of caramel, pecans and sugar coating.
Some popular places to visit in Ica include:
- Paracas National Park, a nature reserve home to a wide variety of marine life and birds, as well as important archaeological sites.
- La Huacachina, a small oasis surrounded by sand dunes where you can practice extreme sports such as sandboarding and buggy rides.
- The Regional Museum of Ica, which houses a variety of objects and artifacts related to the history and culture of the region.
- The Nazca Lines, a mysterious collection of ancient geoglyphs that can be seen from the air, thought to have been created by the Nazca culture.
- Ica Wine Cellars, where visitors can taste wines and piscos produced in the region and learn about the history and production process.
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We ensure your early return to Lima, whether to catch a flight, fulfill a reservation at a Lima restaurant or simply rest. A unique opportunity to get up close to the wildlife in the Ballestas Islands, learn about Pisco with a tasting and culminate with the breathtaking view of the Huacachina Oasis, which will include exciting sandboarding and buggy activities.
Experience a perfect blend of history, nature, and mystery in this unforgettable tour. Immerse yourself in the abundant wildlife of the Ballestas Islands, admire the impressive beauty of the Huacachina Oasis, and contemplate the millenary and enigmatic Nazca Lines from above in an exciting flight.
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