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Ica, population 152,000, is a beautiful city located in the southern part of Peru, in the middle of a green valley surrounded by the desert. This pleasant, palm-tree filled oasis of a city adjacent to the Ica Desert. The desert is known for adventure travel: popular activities are sandboarding, dune buggy trips and fossil hunting. It is also possible to get flights from Ica to see the famous Nasca Lines, although flights from the town of Nasca are cheaper. This wonderful city stands out,

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Ica, population 152,000, is a beautiful city located in the southern part of Peru, in the middle of a green valley surrounded by the desert. This pleasant, palm-tree filled oasis of a city adjacent to the Ica Desert. The desert is known for adventure travel: popular activities are sandboarding, dune buggy trips and fossil hunting. It is also possible to get flights from Ica to see the famous Nasca Lines, although flights from the town of Nasca are cheaper.

This wonderful city stands out, thanks to its warm climate, gorgeous white sand dunes and to a mysterious lagoon, known by the locals as Huacachina, just a few kilometers outside of town. Huacachina Lake is a popular visitor spot with a variety of hotels and restaurants.
The nearby Paracas National Reserve has excellent birdwatching; it is a shorebird sanctuary and home to Andean condors.
This city also has one of the best museums of our country, “The Regional Museum,” which displays stunning relics and mummies bundles from the various cultures that flourished in the south of Peru, including the Paracas, Nasca, Wari and Inca Culture.
In addition, visitors may spend a great time at one of the traditional vineyards located in the countryside and learn how Peruvians prepare Pisco, which is a sort of grape brandy slightly reminiscent of tequila. It is used to make the Pisco sour, Peru's national drink. The grape-harvest season runs from February to April. Early Spanish settlers planted grapes, which thrived in the arid conditions. Today, the Ica region is known as Peru's premier winemaking region, and there are more than 80 wineries in the area, many of which accept visitors. 


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Hotels in Ica

Posada del Sol

Hotel Posada del Sol is a tall monument a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas and bus depots. The rooms are very large, bright and shiny clean. They all come with private, hot water baths and TV. ...
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Ica, Peru

Hostal Rocha

Located outside of Ica on Lake Huacachina, Hostal Rocha is a good option for the budget traveler or backpacker who wants to spend some time at the lake. The rooms vary in size, amenities and price, ...
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Ica, Peru

La Florida Inn

La Florida is a small, neat hotel not far from the middle of Ica, and only a couple of blocks from the regional museum. They have TV, hot water and a variety of budget options. They can also arrange ...
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Ica, Peru

Hotel Las Dunas

A complete resort-hotel, Las Dunas offers a bit of everything: three pools with slides, tours to the desert, tennis, golf, dance lessons, you name it. The rooms are comfortable and cool. The food is ...
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Ica, Peru

Hospedaje Loreto

Inexpensive lodging is a bit hard to find in Ica. Hospedaje Loreto is one of the cheapest. The staff is friendly, though they don’t quite seem to know what to do with foreigners. Most of this ...
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Ica, Peru
Restaurants in Ica

Restaurant Riollo

Restaurant Riollo is one of several inexpensive family eateries on this block. The main feature during lunch is the daily special with the choice of appetizer, entrée and drink (made with boiled ...
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Ica, Peru

Restaurant Vegetariano El Paraíso

Slip into the sunny-colored retreat of the Restaurant Vegetariano El Paraíso. This two-room eatery provides a respiite from the bustling city. Quickly, Doña Marta and her staff will be at your ...
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Ica, Peru

Lovera

If your schedule doesn’t allow for you to make a special trip out to a bodega near Ica, sit down and try the fruits of the vine of one vineyard. Lovera has been distilling wines and other spirits ...
Bar
Ica, Peru

Anita

Entering the Plaza de Armas, this restaurant café takes the center spot on Libertad. It offers your general fare of sandwiches, Peruvian dishes, chicken, meat and seafood with a set meal for lunch. ...
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Ica, Peru

Plaza 125

Plaza 125 is similar to Anita in menu, prices and location, it's catty corner to the other restauant on the Plaza de Armas. You can go the ordinary route with a typical breakfast, sandwich or pasta ...
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Ica, Peru

El Otro Peñoncito

If in the mood for a refined dining experience, the linen table cloths and respectable wine glasses lend this restaurant a distinguished air. The prices match, of course. Seafood, pastas, Peruvian ...
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Ica, Peru

Restaurant Venezia

Try the Peruvian version of all your favorite Italian dishes at the Venezia. It's popular with the locals and is just around the corner from the Plaza de Armas. Restaurant Venezia will be reopening ...
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Ica, Peru
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