Top Things to do in Ica Region
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Discover the best top things to do in Ica Region, Peru including Nasca Lines, Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve, Tacama, Islas Ballestas, Canon de los Perdidos, Oasis of Huacachina, Paracas Nature Reserve, El Catador, Laguna De Huacachina.
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1. Nasca Lines
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4.5 based on 3,166 reviews
Reviewed By PC_comments - Cambridge, United Kingdom
The trip consisted of a flight over the Nazca Lines. The plane was quite small so everyone had a window seat and the pilot flew over every "picture" twice to ensure people on both sides had an excellent view. Perhaps not a good idea if you're a nervous flyer but I enjoyed it immensely.
2. Ballestas Islands
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4.5 based on 503 reviews
These islands are known for their many caves and arches that serve as shelter to more than 1500 species of marine birds and a large number of sea lions.
Reviewed By Kelstar1972 - Melbourne, Australia
Given I’d been to the Galapagos I was a little skeptical and hadn’t planned on doing the trip but I’m so glad I did. It was only short and truly beautiful ! Lots of bird life, sea lions, penguins and views ! Really nice trip, short and really cheap !
3. Paracas National Reserve
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4.5 based on 568 reviews
Reviewed By Culture11377244431
An amazing place to visit. We managed to do a bike ride through the reserve was really easy to organise and a great day biking around. Just leave early before the heat sets in
4. Tacama
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4.5 based on 958 reviews
Internationally acclaimed for its fine wine and pisco, this vineyards is housed in a 16th-century farm, yet employs modern technology for its wine production.
Reviewed By pattyloomerc - Christiana, United States
Tacama is a wonderful place !!!you need to plan to be there all day , Family friendly , my husband and I we did the wine and Pisco tasting ( Cata)also winery tours , we saw the show Horse dancing with a woman , dancing Marinera , our experience was fantastic , this was our first time wine tasting for us.
5. Islas Ballestas
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4.5 based on 2,727 reviews
If you are travelling on a cruise and passes through Paracas, don't miss this opportunity and visit the Ballestas islands. This tour is for all visitors who are landing at San Martin Port where you can enjoy a half day trip around the beautiful Islands. You will be able to spot thousands of marine species such as, penguins, sea lions, sea birds, dolphins and many other species.
Reviewed By MayC309 - Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom
It was a privilege to visit these islands by boat early in the morning. Our trip left from the hotel jetty. We had a chance to see the Nazca "candelabra " up close which was a nice add on to our flight over the Lines a few days before. The islands of course are brimming with bird life and the boat was able to get quite close to the cliffs to watch them.Quite bizarre having a tiny Humboldt penguin and an enormous pelican in the same photo! There is plenty of opportunity to see the sea lions basking…there are hundreds of them, including babies. The history of this place is interesting too. At one time the value of the Guano ( bird poo) was worth more as a fertiliser to the Peruvian economy than gold! No-one is allowed to land on the islands apart from the wardens who stay there for three months at a time. They are a protected site. I have not been to the Galapagos islands, but my trip to Ballestas must surely have been nearly as good?
6. Canon de los Perdidos
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4.5 based on 94 reviews
Atrévete a descubrir las profundidades y secretos del Cañón de los Perdidos, un majestuosos atractivo ubicado en el distrito de Santiago y a casi 2 horas del centro de Ica.
Reviewed By JulienMordret - Villecresnes, France
A really nice experience deep into the desert, we were alone. We went with a private car and driver arranged by our Huacachina hotel. A beautiful natural site that will for sure get more popular in the coming years, I think you should go ASAP if you want to enjoy the exploratory feel of the tour!
7. Oasis of Huacachina
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4.5 based on 495 reviews
Reviewed By Guide725654 - Philadelphia, United States
We stopped here on a day trip from Lima, and unfortunately we only had a short time to visit, but it was absolutely worth it. I mean, IT'S AN OASIS. I've never seen anything like this in person, and it's exactly what you'd see in a movie. There's a lagoon surrounded by trees, park, promenades, and shops. And the oasis is surrounded by sand dunes, which you can climb to get an overall view and terrific photos. Besides shopping, eating, drinking, and lounging, there are paddle boats on the lagoon and plenty of dune buggy and sand boarding outfitters. I expect it would be a nice place to spend a day or two. But just for the novelty of it, don't pass by without at least a short visit.
8. Paracas Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By wanderingtwoplus1
Worth a visit. We found that going with a guide worked for us. There are only about 3-4 restaurants inside the reserve. There is a fee to enter the park. I can't remember how much exactly (maybe $10 for 2 adults and 1 child) but definitely bring some cash for the entrance fee.
9. El Catador
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4.0 based on 389 reviews
Take a free tour and taste the Pisco & wines of the area at this winery & Distillery, which also has a Very Old Lagar to stomp the grapes,a very old Falca for Pisco Distillation (150 Years Old ) Traditional Restaurant and Tasting Room with a Cave full of Wine.
Reviewed By marineloontjens - Leuven, Belgium
The guide made us visit the winery where he showed us how they make their different wines still in a artisanal way. After that we did a tasting. He did his best with talking english and amused us a lot with his jokes. Recommend !
10. Laguna De Huacachina
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4.0 based on 832 reviews
Reviewed By Susysv - Paris, France
If you go to Ica, the Huacachina desert oasis and village is a must to do, to visit this amazing lagoon in the middle of the desert and climb up the sand dunes. One can also ride dunes buggies or go sand boarding. It’s a fun visit, there are also restaurants and shops around the lagoon to just hang out for the day.
