Meoweler
Peru

Ica / Simply vine-tastic!

MeowScore 😼79/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

June

Sunny weather on the beach.

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january

Visit the Huacachina Oasis and enjoy sandboarding

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february

Experience the grape harvest and traditional festivals

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march

Participate in the annual Festival of the Crosses

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april

Visit the beautiful Paracas National Reserve

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may

Explore the mysterious Nazca Lines from the sky

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june

Enjoy the warm and sunny weather on the beach

🐂
july

Experience the thrill of bullfighting at the San Juan Bautista Festival

🎉
august

Participate in the celebrations for the founding of the city

🐎
september

Witness the traditional Peruvian horse riding competition

🍴
october

Try the delicious local cuisine during the Gastronomy Festival

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november

Visit the Huacachina Oasis and enjoy sandboarding

🎄
december

Experience the vibrant Christmas celebrations

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping situation in Ica is somewhat expensive for tourists with limited budgets, but affordable for those with more resources. The prices are higher than other areas in Peru due to the city's location and tourist demand.

For budget-friendly shopping, visit local markets and street vendors. Also, negotiate prices in small shops and don't forget to bargain!

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Visiting the Huacachina oasis

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Visiting the Huacachina oasis

Short stopover on the way to Nazca or Paracas.

Tipping

10-15%

Standard tipping culture in Peru

Tipping

10-15%

Standard tipping culture in Peru

Cash is preferred, credit cards accepted. Splitting the bill is common. Tipping is usually added to the bill.

internet situation

bad Speed

limited infrastructure

meh Availability

mostly accessible

good Cellular

decent coverage, not the fastest

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic, some parks

LGBTQ tolerated

Limited data

Cat-friendly Ica offers sand paw-radise at Huacachina oasis. But watch out for the purr-plexing Nazca Lines!

Furry-tale wineries produce meow-velous pisco (a cat-tastic drink). Claw-some feline fun galore!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Museum Regional de Ica
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Cathedral of Ica
🍷
Tacama Vineyard
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Ballestas Islands
🏜️
Huacachina

The mainstream

🏺
Museum Regional de Ica

A museum filled with fascinating artifacts including mummies, pottery, and textiles from the Paracas and Nazca cultures. A pawsitively interesting visit.

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⛪
Cathedral of Ica

An impressive 17th-century Baroque church that survived multiple earthquakes and still stands today. A must-see for cats who appreciate history and architecture.

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🍷
Tacama Vineyard

A visit to the oldest vineyard in South America. Sip on delicious Peruvian wine while enjoying a purrfect view of vineyards.

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🦜
Ballestas Islands

An archipelago home to a variety of birds and sea lions. The perfect spot for cat nature lovers to take a boat tour.

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🏜️
Huacachina

A desert oasis surrounded by towering sand dunes perfect for sandboarding and taking a dip in the lagoon.

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Off the beaten path

👋🏼👽🌵
Valle de Palpa
🏰☀️
Plaza de Armas de Ica
⛰️🐾
Cerro Saraja
🌴🏜️
Huacachina Lagoon
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Casa de la Empanada

Off the beaten path

👋🏼👽🌵
Valle de Palpa

A hidden valley with impressive and mysterious geoglyphs, such as the famous 'Hands of the Giants'. A fur-bulous place for a cultural and historical adventure.

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🏰☀️
Plaza de Armas de Ica

A hidden, quiet square with beautiful colonial architecture and a grand cathedral. A nice spot to lay in the sun and take in the local atmosphere.

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⛰️🐾
Cerro Saraja

A peaceful mountain with stunning views of the surrounding landscapes, including vineyards and the city of Ica. A claw-some spot for a hike and a picnic.

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🌴🏜️
Huacachina Lagoon

An enchanting oasis with palm trees and a lovely lagoon surrounded by golden sand dunes. A great place to hide away and relax.

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🥟
Casa de la Empanada

A cozy and hidden empanada shop with delicious homemade empanadas. A purrfect spot for a quick snack.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic, some parks

LGBTQ tolerated

Limited data

Mindful meoweler tips

Experience the Nazca Lines

Discover the mysterious Nazca Lines from above - ancient geoglyphs etched in the desert sands. (No cat puns here!)

Taste Pisco at a local distillery

Visit the El Catador distillery to learn about and sample Peru's national drink - Pisco. (No cat puns here!)

Explore Huacachina Oasis

Spend a day at Huacachina - a small oasis surrounded by towering sand dunes. Take a dune buggy ride or go sandboarding. (No cat puns here!)

Visit the Regional Museum of Ica

Learn about the varied history of the Ica region through its collection of artifacts, including Paracas culture textiles. (No cat puns here!)

Useful external sites

www.peru.travel/en-us/where-to-go/ica.aspx

Visit Peru: Ica↗

Official tourism website for Ica, Peru with information on attractions, tours, accommodations, and more.

huacachina.com

Huacachina.com↗

A travel guide providing information on planning a visit to Huacachina, a small desert oasis located in Ica.

www.icaadventurestours.com

Ica Adventures Tours↗

A tour company offering adventure tours in Ica, including sandboarding, dune buggy rides, and winery tours.

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