Lo mejor de la Región de Ica

Ica Unmissables

The Ica region encompasses the coastal desert of southern Peru, characterized by the Paracas National Reserve's marine ecosystems and the distinct red sands of Playa Roja. It contains the pre-Columbian Nazca Lines and the well-preserved Inca adobe complex of Tambo Colorado. The area is home to the Huacachina oasis, surrounded by massive sand dunes, and the deep geological formations of the Cañon de los Perdidos. Cultural heritage is preserved in the Regional Museum of Ica and the ancient Chauchilla Cemetery.

Ica Unmissables — Mapa

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Oasis Huacachina

A natural desert lagoon surrounded by palm trees and high sand dunes located five kilometers from the city of Ica.

Santiagostucchi / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Paracas National Reserve

Paracas National Reserve is a protected area located in the region of Ica, Peru and protects desert and marine ecosystems for their…

Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa

The Nazca Lines are a group of geoglyphs made in the soil of the Nazca Desert in southern Peru.

Alex Zanuccoli / CC BY-SA 2.0

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El Candelabro de Paraca

The Paracas Candelabra, also called the Candelabra of the Andes, or El Candelabro, is a well-known prehistoric geoglyph found on the…

sumalavefotograf / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Chauchilla Cemetery

Chauchilla Cemetery is a cemetery that contains prehispanic mummified human remains and archeological artifacts, located 30 kilometres…

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Playa Roja

A beach within the Paracas National Reserve characterized by its distinct red sand, which results from the erosion of nearby granodiorite cliffs containing pink paleo-volcanic rocks.

Namiac / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Regional Museum of Ica "Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins"

The Regional Museum of Ica "Adolfo Bermudez Jenkins" is an archeological museum in Ica, Peru.

Josue Hermoza / CC BY-SA 3.0

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La Mina Beach

A coastal area inside the Paracas National Reserve known for its emerald waters and sheltered cliffs. Its name derives from an old coal mine that once operated at the southern end of the beach.

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Tambo Colorado

Tambo Colorado is a well-preserved Inca adobe complex near the coast of Peru, also known under the Quechua names Puka Tampu, Pukallaqta or…

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Cañon de los Perdidos

A deep geological formation located in the Ocucaje desert, carved by the Seco River. The canyon features multiple levels and has yielded numerous marine fossils.

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La bruja de Cachiche

A park dedicated to local folk legends of healers and witches. It features a bronze monument and the nearby seven-headed palm tree, a unique botanical growth where one trunk splits into multiple stems.

Joan Morales Cama / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Plaza de Armas de Pisco

The central square of Pisco, featuring a monument to General José de San Martín. It is bordered by the San Clemente Cathedral and municipal buildings reconstructed after the 2007 earthquake.