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For being a town that is in a large desert, there is a surprising amount of things to do in Ica. Within the city there are a few interesting museums, such as Museo Regional de Ica, which displays mummy artifacts.
Right outside of Ica there is a large lake called Huacachina Lake that is a big attraction. It offers visitors an oasis from the dusty hot desert surrounding it. In that area dune buggy trips and sand boarding are very popular activities. The
Paracas National Reserve, which is located near Ica, is probably the most popular tourist attraction in the area. It is comprised of the Paracas penisnsula and the surrounding area. One can see many animals there, including crabs, sea lions, orcas, whales and sea turtles. Within this reserve is the Ballestas Islands, which are often referred to as the poor man's Galapagos, and host a great array of wildlife.
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The Ica Cathedral was originally constructed back in the 18th century, but was remodeled in 1814. The Baroque style interior is evident in the pulpit and altars and the exterior of the church tends to be neoclassical. It was originally part of a Jesuit monumental complex. The Cathedral...
Ica, Peru
In 1961 the Río Ica flooded and exposed a strange phenomenon in the Ocucaje desert, 40 kilometers (24 miles) south of Ica. Locals found engraved stones and began selling them to tourists. Dr. Javier Cabrera Darquea received one as a birthday gift in 1966. This began his obsession collecting more...
Ica, Peru
Get up close and personal with shrunken heads and other mummy remains in this museum located in the southwest corner of Ica. This museum has a collection of pieces from Paracas, Nasca, Huari, Ica and Inca cultures, as well as Colonial canvases and Republican objects. Visiting hours are Monday -...
Ica, Peru
The Lord of Luren is considered the patron saint of Ica and is celebrated during the Holy Week and the third week of October. The neoclassical sanctuary was built in his honor and during these celebrations, thousands of believers follow his statue in a procession. Unfortunately the sanctuary was...
Ica, Peru
Home to a bank, there is no signage to set this building apart from others around it. Still, having survived devastating earthquakes and urban development, this is one of the only examples of viceregal architecture still standing. The Rococo façade worked in stone is beautiful. Having accommodated...
Ica, Peru
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