Ica is located in the south of Peru, it is one of the Departments that has one of the best climates in our Country, so it is possible to visit it any day of the year. Its inhabitants are mainly dedicated to agriculture, of which their agro-export crops such as grapes, asparagus, pecan nuts, cotton, mangoes, avocados, among many others, stand out.

This warm city also known as the cradle of Pisco, cataloged as our flagship drink, has abundant industrial vineyards, but also artisan ones, which continue to carry out the old distillation processes, which were used to obtain schnapps, wines and different types of Pisco .

Finally, if you are passionate about the history of the ancient inhabitants of the world, then this destination will surely enchant you, since this territory holds important findings of the Paracas, a pre-Inca culture that inhabited these lands in 6870 BC

• Location: South of Peru.
• Distances from Lima, the Capital: 306 km (190.14 miles) by road.
• Average Altitude: 406 m.a.s.l. (1332 feet).
• Climate: Dry and sunny. Average annual temperature 22°C (71.6°F).
• Important Festivities: Harvest Festival (first fortnight of March).
• Best time to travel: All year. 

Typical dishes of Ica

• Pallares: A variety of long and very tasty beans that are prepared, stewed and garnished with chili.
• Caraculpra: Dish based on boiled dried potato and stewed with pork and chicken meat. It is seasoned with ají panca, mirasol, garlic and spices.
• Tejas: Sweet made with dried lemon, figs or pecans. It is filled with white majar and covered with caramel and sugar.

We recommend you…

Visiting CulturPisco Restaurant is a unique experience that blends Peruvian Creole cuisine with local culture. Their concept is to offer a complete dining experience with tastings. The ambiance is a welcoming oasis, ideal for learning about and purchasing local products. We’d like to inform you that all our All-Inclusive Road Trip Packages include lunch here.