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City in the Department of Ica, Peru
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Ica is a regional capital city in the Peruvian coastal region, though over an hour's drive from the coast itself. Ica has a dry, desert climate, though there is significant agriculture through irrigation. The region is the center of Peruvian wine production as well as Pisco brandy.
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If you like the X Files, you will love this mystery. The museum is rarely open because the building and its exhibits, were heavily damaged during a 2007 earthquake. It is a large collection of round, smooth stones with images of fish, dinosaurs, and people carved on them. The creator of the museum claims they are thousands of years old, but virtually all scientists hold a skeptical opinion of the rocks and strongly suspect they are modern hoaxes.
Has cheap set-menu lunches from 12:30 to around 15:00. The restaurant is very clean and hygiene is good. Meals are small but tasty.
Urbanizacion Divino Maestro, G:22. Small family run hotel in a residential neighborhood. Close to the city centre and Huacachina oasis.
A three-star hotel with a restaurant, swimming pool, work area, and 24-hr reception.
Ica is about 4-5 hours by bus from Lima, connections are frequent. To Nazca is only 2-3 hours (S/13 in May 2023).
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