5 THINGS TO DO IN ICA-PERU

The desertical part of Peru. A mysterious land of villages that garanties you fun. Ica is the place of
adventure lovers, here you will find great food, dunes, beaches, and much more! Get to know Peru’s
agricultural miracle in middle of the desert.

1. Plaza de Armas

The Plaza de Armas of this small city is one of the best spots to lunch and chill. There, will find one
of the best sopa seca of the town and deserts too. I was really surprised the last time I went. We went
to a small ice cream spot located in one of the corners of the Plaza de Armas, the place had a vintage
feeling and the  ice cream was naturel, very delicious someone would think this should be expensive.
It was one of the most natural and delicious ice creams in my life ! it cost less than a dollar per scoop!
I would totally recommend this experience.

2. Huacachina

For me,  this place is synonym of fun and relaxation! The natural desert oasis of South America
surrounded by big dunes. Being in a dune buggy is my favorite activity, this consist in climbing the
dunes with an special car. It feels like being in a roller coaster,  racing up and over the massive sand
mounds. When you are already up the hill, it is time to do sand-boarding! The board flies down
quickly and some people prefer not to do it because of the speed. After that you can relax sitting in
front of the lake or walk around it enjoying the beautiful sunsets there.

3. Paracas

It is small town located in Peru’s West coast. Here you will find the Paracas National Park, which it is
the only place where the peruvian coastal marine ecosystem is preserved. When I visited Paracas I
went to the Ballestas islands, home to sea lions, pelicans and humboldt penguins. One amazing fact
about this place is that you can find over 215 birds species. This place is a well-known tourist attraction
where you can do bird watching, fishing, diving, kayaking, and hiking. Also, it is well-known for
beaches, like El Chaco, set on sheltered Paracas Bay.

4. Lines of Nazca

People usually get in helicopters and watch them from ether. It is very  impressive to watch them
knowing the story behind them. They are so big that is difficult to things that ancient people did them.
If you like history and agent stuff it is a good place to go.

5 Top things to do in Arequipa

If you go to Peru you just can’t miss this beautiful city. Arequipa is also known as the “White City” because the city center is built with ashlar (white stone). It's a city that has deep canyons, volcanos, snow-coped mountains, great gastronomy, and more.

As in many Peruvian towns, I recommend the Plaza de Armas in this city. Built with white ashlar giving to this city a bright tone. Its surrounded by colonial churches, palm trees, and lush gardens making this place one of the greatest Plaza de Armas of Peru.

Like colonial style? Visit the Monasterio de Santa Catalina, a colonial site on the city. A town within a town, this expansive monastery is full of bright colors, flowers, and history. The chapels, bedrooms and cooking quarters provide an insight into the lives of devout Catholic nuns in the 16th century.

If you want to have the best view of the city, go visit the Yanahuara view-point. It is a 30-minute walk from the center of town if you like to walk. This viewpoint is one of the best places to go in Arequipa. You can go at noon and watch the beautiful sunset and take some pictures.

If you like hikes, here is one of the deepest canyons in the world, the Colca Canyon. The great view, the oasis, and the scenery of the majestic condors fly overhead.  will make not regret your decision of visiting it. It lasts four hours to go down and other four hours back, and if you what to go through the region it can last two or three days.

Finally, take your time to walk in the white city, explore and soak yourself in the Peruvian culture. You can go to the numerous restaurant, cafes, and bars that are in the city. Also, you can go to the central market of the city, where you will find fresh meat, fruit, vegetables, and more. You can also go to the Paseo Mercadores that is a happening pedestrian thoroughfare or pass between leafy plaza. Moreover, if you want to have additional information about the city’s history you can have a city tour too.

5 Touristic places to visit in Moquegua

Get to know the part of Peru that has big canyons, rocky formations, and deserts. Moquegua’s lands are ideal for farming and the colonial vibes that exist in the city center are incomparable. If you visit this city, you have to visit at least these five incredible places.

The Plaza de Armas has a viceregal air, surrounded by colonial and republican mansions. The fountain was built in Paris and was designed by Gustave Eiffel as Tacna. The historic center has several houses with a roof’s style called “mojinete”, typical of the colonial era. Therefore, the large houses are part of its appeal. Some of them are the Casa de Chocano, the Casa de la Flor, the Casa del Regidor Perpetuo, the Casa de las diez ventanas and others.

For this reason, one of its great attractions is its interesting and beautiful architecture. It can be appreciated in its churches, convents, and mansions. One of the most outstanding temples is the Iglesia de Santo Domingo of the 18th century. In addition, Contisuyo Museum exhibits archaeological pieces up to ten thousand years old.

The Omate Valley is located in the Western Cordillera of the Andes. You can see a great flora and fauna in the place, a variety of birds-vultures, condors, eagles-and crustaceans such as giant prawns. It also presents beautiful landscapes. It has areas to practice ecotourism as artisanal boating, trekking, and fishing.

Also, you have to try the tasty bread of Omate, made in the local hydraulic mill and its handmade wines. Finally, the landscape is really surprising, fields, fruit trees and an irregular and whimsical geography, with a volcanic soil.

The proximity of the volcano, Tixani, has caused that thermal areas are formed in certain places; One of them is Cuchumbaya. It has a good infrastructure, roofed and springs water between rocky rocks. Many people use them as healing baths against rheumatism. It has showers, toilets, dressers, five individual pools and a swimming pool.

Ilo is the most outstanding economic province of the department of Moquegua. It is one of the most important ports on the south coast. It also highlights the Glorieta, which many uses to walk in the afternoon and take incredible photos. On the other hand, there is the Naval Museum. There is also the Punta de Coles ecological nature reserve, where many travelers go to observe the marine fauna.

Also, Ilo has several beaches. Sime of the most famous are Boca de río, Puerto Ingles, Pozo de Lizas, Pocoma, Hierba Buena, Waikiki, Platanal, Jaboncillo, Trunk of gold, Bolivia de Mar and Nurses.

4 PLACES TO VISIT IN TACNA-PERU

 A place that is also called “The heroic”, Tacna city is called like this because of its background. It was taken by the Chileans for several years, but they were still loyal to Peru. This city has its own and particular beauty. Even though it does not have too many places to visit like others cities in Peru, there are some places that are worth visiting.

Tacna is 97 miles south of the city Moquegua on the Pan-American Highway, 22 miles from the Chilean

frontier and 35 miles from the international port of Arica, to which there is a railway. It is 1292 km from

Lima by road. As this is the nearest town to Chile, transport links are good. The airport is at Km 5 on the

Panamericana Sur, on the way to the border.

1. Plaza de Armas
   
   

As all cities in Peru, the Plaza de Armas is in the center of the city. In my opinion, I this Plaza de Armas

is different to other ones, the cathedral has been designed by Eiffel and the symbol of the city, the Arca de

Los Héroes that has two huge bronze statues of the heroes Admiral Grau and Colonel Bolognesi. Also, the

bronze fountain there is said to be a duplicate of the one in the Place de la Concorde (Paris) and was also

designed by Eiffel.

2. Locumba
   
   

This place is outside the city. It is a small town with a small plaza. Here people come to try the culinary

and to celebrate La Fiesta del Señor de Locumba every September 14th where people dance, make some

religious celebrations, artisanal fairs, and more.  

3. Llostay

If you like to swing in big waves in crystal clear water and lonely beaches this is the right place. I can

ensure this because this is the beach of my childhood. I use to go there for an entire month. A thing that

makes this beach a special place is that the rocks that are in the on the beach from little natural swimming pools Also, there is a big rock that divides one beach from the other where one called “El Toro” has bigger waves than the other. Really recommend this place.

4. Boca del Rio
   
   

Another set of beaches that has more variety of beaches and more places to buy things and restaurants.

Also, people go more often there because there is more housing there than Llostay.