Things to do in  Ica

Surrounded by rolling sand dunes and boasting the title of Peru’s pisco and wine center, Ica—capital of the desert district of the same name—is a staple of southern Peru itineraries. Though it's home to a handful of notable churches, squares, and restaurants, the city primarily serves as the gateway to some of southern Peru’s most impressive things to do—such as the acid-green desert oasis of Huacachina; the Nazca Lines, whose origin has baffled historians for centuries; and the Ballestas Islands, hailed as Peru’s answer to Galapagos.