ICA
The desert of Ica was inhabited by great pre- Inca civilizations with Nazca and Paracas.

Ica was founded in 1536 by the Spanish Jerónimo de Cabrera. He gave Ica the name of "Villa de Valverde". The city was in the middle of a fertile valley. Before its foundation, the Spaniards planted grapes brought from Canary Islands (Spain).

Ica was the first city in "Nueva Castilla" (Peru in the Viceroyalty times) where wine and grape liquor were produced, and from this point they were exported to all the Spanish colonies in America. They used the port of Pisco (Ica) to embark the grape liquor, giving origin to the name of one of the most famous liquors prepared in Peru, Pisco.

Nowadays the city continues being a very pleasant one, among sand deserts and huarangos (variety of tree) and with a wonderful weather. Ica is recommended as an initial point before visiting the Nazca Lines and the Paracas National Reserve.

NAZCA
The town of Nazca was founded in 1591 by the Spaniards, on the valley of Nazca, close to towns inhabited by old civilizations that had been dominated by the Inca. 

Nazca, is a gentle town, slowly developing; in which its main economic activity is based on the agriculture and the trade. 

Tourism to this area is related directly with the lines of Nazca, and the city has comfortable hotels and an aerodrome.

PARACAS
Located in the district of Pisco; is located at 9.3 miles (15 km) of the city and port of Pisco. It is a place of gentle beaches and sunny weather most of the year. Very close by a picturesque creek of fishermen and a residential area are located. It is the starting point to visit the fantastic attractions that are located in its surroundings.