South Coast

Ica Peru is considered to be the main wine center in Peru and principal producer of the original Peruvian Pisco. The weather is dry and sunny year round with very little rain. The Nazca culture, Paracas culture, Wari culture and the Kingdom of Chincha developed around this area. In the 15th century, this land was dominated by the Inca Empire.

Nazca is located 140 Km South of Ica, in a beautiful green valley. Sunny days and cool nights, windy afternoons and very little rain are the main characteristics of this land. The Nazca culture flourished here between the second and fifth centuries, using very advanced irrigation systems (including canals, aqueducts etc.). The famous Nazca lines, gigantic geometric figures etched on the desert sands are admired by amazed visitors from all over the world.

The Bay of Paracas is located around 15 Km south of Pisco. Sunshine most of the year, with mild temperature during the day but cold nights and frequent sand storms mainly in the winter characterize the Paracas Peninsula.

The Paracas culture inhabited this area between 1300 BC and 100 AD. They are known for its fine woven textiles embroidered with geometric designs.

There are 47 families and 216 species of birds both resident and migratory registered in the Paracas National Reserve, including Humboldt penguin and the common flamingoes.