| p>Ica is in the desert region south of Lima and on the | | | | and giant shark's teeth from an extinct species in |
| way to one of Peru's most mysterious sights, the | | | | these dunes and most hotels can arrange tours to see |
| Nazca Lines. Many travelers head straight to Nazca | | | | this amazing sight. Ica is also close to the pisco |
| from Lima and miss one of the coolest areas of Peru. | | | | vineyards, where Peru's national drink can be tasted. |
| The Nazca Lines are only two hours from Ica, so it's | | | | The Napa Valley of Peru, Ica is one of the best places |
| entirely feasible for travelers to actually stay in Ica and | | | | to go pisco tasting in the world. |
| visit the Nazca lines as a daytrip. The lovely beaches | | | | Now that you want to go, where are you going to |
| of Paracas are also only an hour away. | | | | stay? Two of the best hotels in Ica are Hotel Las |
| Ica is only about 10 minutes from the spectacular | | | | Dunas and Hotel Mossone, 4-stars and 3-stars |
| Huacachina Oasis. This lagoon sits in the midst of the | | | | respectively. Las Dunas has been considered the |
| desert surrounded by large sand dunes and is most | | | | premier Ica hotel for over 30 years now and although |
| likely the inspiration for the desert mirage and desert | | | | a bit outdated, boasts the most facilities for guests and |
| oasis images so frequently used in the cartoons of | | | | is family-friendly. Located on spacious and lovely |
| your youth. Besides sunning, relaxing, and sipping | | | | grounds, this hotel offers three pools, various sports |
| cocktails poolside, Huacachina's amazing sand dunes | | | | including horseback riding, mini-golf, and tennis courts. |
| provide opportunities for breathtaking hikes and photo | | | | They have an extensive children's program so guests |
| ops as well as a sport called sandboarding, similar to | | | | can relax while their kids are busy and entertained with |
| snowboarding but easier and crazier, as well as riding | | | | trained hotel staff. For parents, it doesn't get much |
| dune buggys. | | | | better this. |
| Scientists have also recently found whale skeletons | | | | |