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The Awe and Wonder that is Ica, Paracas, and Huacachina.

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June 18th 2012
To me, Ica sounds like something you don't like. Why would I want to go to a place I've never heard of, doesn't roll off the tongue, and with only three letters is much too small to merit a visit? Besides, isn't Peru all about the mountains? the pan-flutes and alpaca hats? Perhaps. But the region of Ica in Peru has much more to offer if you dare to give it a go. During my travels h ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Huacachina

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more