The Southern Coast
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1. Islas Ballestas
IslandSpectacular rocks pummeled by waves and wind into ballestas (arched bows) along the cliffs mark this haven of jagged outcrops and rugged beaches...Read More
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2. Nazca Lines
Archaeological Site/RuinsEven with the knowledge of the Nazca culture obtained from archeological digs, it was not until 1929 that the Nazca Lines were discovered, when...Read More
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3. Reserva Nacional de Paracas
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeIf a two-hour jaunt around the Islas Ballestas doesn't satisfy your thirst for guano, sea lions, and seabirds, then a land trip to this 280...Read More
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4. Tambo Colorado
Archaeological Site/RuinsThe great Inca Pachacutec himself probably stayed at this, one of Peru's most underrated archaeological sites. That's because the labyrinthine...Read More
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5. Bodega El Catador
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryA favorite stop on the tour circuit, this family-run winery produces wines and some of the region's finest pisco. Tour guides are happy to show...Read More
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6. Bodega Lazo
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryOne of the more fun alcohol-making operations to visit is owned by Elar Bolivar, who claims to be a direct descendent of the Libertador Simón...Read More
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7. Bodega Vista Alegre
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryA sunny brick archway welcomes you to this large, pleasant winery, which has been producing fine wines, pisco, and sangria since it was founded...Read More
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8. Cahuachi Pyramids
Archaeological Site/RuinsWithin a walled, 4,050-square-yard courtyard west of the Nazca Lines is an ancient ceremonial and pilgrimage site. Six adobe pyramids, the highest...Read More
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9. Casa-Museo Maria Reiche
Museum/GalleryTo see where a lifelong obsession with the Nazca Lines can lead you, head to the former home of the German anthropologist who devoted her life...Read More
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10. Cementerio de Chauchilla
CemeteryIn the midst of the pale, scorched desert, 30 km (19 miles) south of Nazca—the last 12 km (7 miles) of the road is unpaved—this ancient cemetery...Read More
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11. El Estaquería
Archaeological Site/RuinsThese wooden pillars, 34 km (21 miles) west of Nazca, carved of huarango wood and placed on mud-brick platforms, were once thought to have...Read More
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12. Hacienda La Caravedo
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryDating to 1684, this is one of the oldest working distilleries in the Americas. For the past few years the historic hacienda has been continually...Read More
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13. Huarco
Archaeological Site/RuinsThe ruins of this pre-Hispanic fort are minimal, but they conceal a tragic history. The Huarco were a tiny seaside kingdom that resisted the...Read More
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14. Huaytara
Religious Building/Site/ShrineCatch your breath and drive up to this beautifully restored colonial church, built on the foundation of an Inca temple 2,800 meters (9,200 feet...Read More
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15. Iglesia San Francisco
Religious Building/Site/ShrineSoaring ceilings, ornate stained-glass windows, and the fact that it's the only one of Ica's colonial-era churches left standing after the 2007...Read More
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16. Museo Antonini
Museum/GalleryFor an overview of the Nazca culture and the various archaeological sites in the region, this Italian-run museum is the best in town. The displays...Read More
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17. Museo Cabrera
Museum/GalleryCurious to find the real meaning of the Nazca Lines? Head to this small building on the Plaza de Armas , which contains a collection of more...Read More
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18. Museo Histórico Regional
Museum/GalleryIt may be a little out of the way, but don't let that stop you from visiting this compact museum with a vast and well-preserved collection on...Read More
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19. Tallera de Artesania de Andres Calle Flores
Museum/GalleryEveryone comes to town for the Nazca Lines, but it's worth visiting the studio of Tobi Flores, whose father Andres Calle Flores years ago discovered...Read More
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20. Viña Tacama
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryAfter suffering earthquake damage in 2007, this 16th-century farm hacienda took the opportunity to overhaul its now very modern operation....Read More
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