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ICA (303 km from Lima)

Leaving Lima to the south, the landscape is characterized by extensive desert plains set between the ocean and the Andes. Here one can encounter various dunes, cut by fertile valleys where cotton, cane and vineyards among others are cultivated.

This route has diverse zones of natural wealth and also archeological vestiges, some of which of exceptional interest such as the world famous Lines of Nazca; where the polychrome ceramics of the Nazcas were supplied, as well as the paracas cloaks (which can be found in the museums of Lima).

In the Nature Reserve of Paracas, one can encounter, at times, Condors that sweep down from the heights of the Andes in search of food, Flamingos and a great variety of other birds. Near this reserve are the Ilhas Ballestas y San Gallán, where one can observe a great number of Sea Lions, Some Humbold Penguins, Albatrosses and other sea birds.

Ica is the land of wines and of 'Pisco', a drink which is very similar to a clear brandy.