Places to Explore

• Cerro Azul

  "Aqui esta tranquilo" say the locals, and tranquil it certainly is in this small fishing town between Cañete and Pucusana. The hustle and bustle of the old days, when the town made its living as... (more)

• Huacachina

  Drive 10 minutes through the pale, mountainous sand dunes southwest of Ica and you'll suddenly see a gathering of attractive, pastel-color buildings surrounding a patch of green. It's not an oasis on the... (more)

• Ica

  A bustling commercial city with chaotic traffic and horn-happy drivers, Ica challenges you to find its attractive side. Step outside the city center, however, and you'll see why this town was the Nazca... (more)

• Islas Ballestas

• Lunahuaná

  Flanked by arid mountains, the beautiful valley of the Río Cañete cuts a swathe of green inland from Cañete to reach the tiny but charming town of Lunahuaná, nestled against... (more)

• Nazca

  What do a giant hummingbird, a monkey, and an astronaut have in common? Well, apart from the fact that they're all etched into the floor of the desert near Nazca, no one really seems to know. Welcome to... (more)

• Paracas National Reserve

• Pisco

  Lending its name to the clear brandy that is Peru's favorite tipple and a source of fierce national pride, the coastal town of Pisco and its surroundings hold a special place in the national psyche. It's... (more)

• Pucusana

  Welcome to the Riviera, Peru-style. Colorful fishing boats jostle for space in the crowded harbor, fantastic cebicherias dish up the day's catch on the waterfront, and expensive holiday houses for Lima's... (more)

• Tambo Colorado