Ica

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Introducing Ica

The capital of its department, Ica may have a downtrodden air, but it boasts a thriving wine and pisco industry, with grapes irrigated by the river that shares its name, plus an excellent museum, colonial churches and rowdy annual fiestas. Its slightly elevated position means that it sits above the coastal mist and the climate is dry and sunny.

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Last updated: Sep 29, 2008

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  1. dasmoove avatar
    RE: Lima to Cusco by Bus

    by dasmoove 14 September 2011

    If you have time, you might go to the Ica region as @1 suggests. I liked dune buggying in Huacachina. But if you are short on time,…
  2. jorgemorel avatar
    Re: Lima to Cusco by Bus

    by jorgemorel 13 September 2011

    All buses going from Lima to Cusco go through Ica region. Ica has nice places to visit: Paracas (where you can find a maritime natural…
  3. PeruTravelHub avatar
    RE: Travelling down south

    by PeruTravelHub 01 September 2011

    Hello If you are comming from quito maybe you can visit the beachs of Mancora, then Cajamarca or Huaraz (for some hiking) and end in…

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