Ica Department, Administrative region in southern Peru
The Ica Department spans across coastal plains, desert areas, and valleys, with the Pacific Ocean bordering its western edge and the Andes mountains rising inland.
The territory hosted multiple pre-Columbian civilizations, including the Paracas culture from 800 BCE to 100 BCE and the Nazca culture from 200 BCE to 600 CE.
The regional museums display ancient pottery, textiles, and ceremonial objects from the Paracas and Nazca cultures, including examples of skull trepanation practices.
Visitors reach Ica via the Pan-American Highway, with regular bus services connecting the region to Lima through a 320-kilometer journey along the coast.
The Huacachina desert oasis near Ica city features a natural lagoon surrounded by sand dunes reaching heights of 100 meters.
Location: Peru
Capital city: Ica
Shares border with: Lima Department, Huancavelica Department, Ayacucho Department, Arequipa Department
GPS coordinates: -14.07000,-75.73000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:40
Nazca Lines
94.8 km
Paracas National Reservation
50.9 km
Paracas Candelabra
69.6 km
Cañon de los Perdidos
79.8 km
Santuario del Señor de Luren
478 m
Tambo Colorado
42 km
Museo Maria Reiche
93.4 km
Museo Regional de Ica
503 m
La Centinela
83.9 km
Regional Conservation Area of Huacachina lagoon
5.8 km
Inka Wasi, Huancavelica
75.8 km
Hacienda San José
71.5 km
San José of Nazca church
93.2 km
Saint Xavier of Nazca church
87.9 km
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista, Huaytara
65.8 km
Nazca Lizard geoglyph
96 km
Nazca Pelican geoglyph
95.7 km
Nazca Tree geoglyph
96.1 km
Nazca Hands geoglyph
96.2 km
Nazca Condor Geoglyph
95.5 km
Nazca Monkey geoglyph
95.4 km
Nazca Spider geoglyph
95.5 km
Nazca Flamingo geoglyph
95.5 km
Nazca Frigate Bird geoglyph
95.6 km
Nazca Flower geoglyph
95.8 km
Nazca Mushroom geoglyph
94.9 km
Nazca Dog geoglyph
95.9 km
Nazca Hummingbird geoglyph
93.4 kmReviews
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