HQ – Peru HQ

Peru has much to offer all its visitors, the extreme biodiversity of the Amazon forest, the majestic mountains of the Andes, Cusco, the capital of the Incas, Machu Picchu, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, some of the canyons world of depth, an entire coastline of beaches and breathtaking sea views. . . The list of infinity! If you want to travel some coastal areas of the desert south of Lima, you should check that the lights of Ica and Nazca famous Huacachina Oasis before visiting!

Ica, capital of Ica Region was founded in 1563 by Spanish conqueror Jeronimo Luis de Cabrera. This colonial city has a fresh and a wonderful warm, dry weather giving you a feeling of calm and relaxation to your arrival. The air in the desert surrounding the city where Ocucaje Huacachina is an oasis famous holiday. Regional Museum of Ica has a great pre-Columbian mummies with elongated head, perhaps by drilling, or the creation of burr holes in the skull.

Ica is a very important agricultural region of Peru. Cotton, asparagus, grapes and olives are grown for export in this “land of sunshine.” Part of the grape production will be one of the largest drawls Ica: Pisco: You can spend a few days visiting local wineries (distilleries) that local production of Pisco, an alcoholic beverage made of grape spirit thereof. Each store will reveal its production and storage areas, and then offer a few sips of each site before going there bars or bar / restaurant to share a drink with friends and neighbors. The main square is a pleasant place to walk if you want to relax a little, “as well.

Although August 15, 2007 earthquake severely affected the city, the ICA has done a great effort to ensure that tourism continues smoothly. That said, you will notice some of the ruins of the earthquake in transportation to and from, and also throughout the city. Few of the towers were rebuilt, but also gives the city a special charm consisting of a sense of perseverance and a sincere authenticity that is not always present in tourist destinations.

You can stay in the city or stay out to Huacachina, an oasis a few miles from the city. The oasis is located in the middle of huge sand dunes and is a main attraction for most tourists. Here you can participate in a variety of outdoor activities such as sandboarding, Dune Bashing in a car and boating on the lake. If you just want to relax, there are cafes along the banks of the lake and plenty of sand for sunbathing. Interested parties can take guided tours in the desert, where hundreds of whale fossils have been found in many tourists also come through new fossils, while exploring the area.

If you want some big days during a trip to Peru, controls the southern coastal city of Ica and the nearby Huacachina!