Terrifying Legends of Peru #4: Sarah Ellen, Vampiress of Pisco
Sarah Ellen swore she’d return in 80 years to avenge her death. Is she already wandering the streets or still waiting in her tomb? So far in our Terrifying Legends of Peru series, we’ve entered one of...
View ArticleHuacachina: One of World’s 21 Most Dramatic Villages
The UK’s Telegraph featured Peru’s Huacachina village in Ica among 21 most dramatic in the world. The UK’s Telegraph lists Peru’s Huacachina as one of 21 most dramatic villages in a recent article....
View ArticleThe Future of the Huacho-Lima-Ica Train
One of Pedro Pablo Kuczynski’s project proposals during his presidential campaign was a train connecting Huacho to Ica through Lima. What is its status? During the presidential campaign of current...
View ArticleMetro Line 1 will be Extended to Lurín
Currently, the route goes from San Juan de Lurigancho to Villa El Salvador. The Minister of Transport and Communications, Bruno Giuffra announced that Lima’s Metro Line 1 will expand from the Villa El...
View ArticleIca in Two Days: Trip to Paracas, Islas Ballestas, and Huacachina
Looking for a safe, fun and dynamic way to visit the South of Lima’s main attractions? Buckle in and get on the Lynn train as she describes in detail how to do Ica in only one weekend. This was...
View ArticleMarathon Des Sables: Peru Hosts Worlds Toughest Marathon in Ica
Peru is the first Latin American country where this event has taken place. Under the scorching desert sun, 350 competitors went through six different stages in a route of 250 kilometers in the Marathon...
View ArticleDakar 2018 to Bring 400 Million Dollars to Peru
Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Eduardo Ferreyros believes the sporting event is a great opportunity to stand in front of “the eyes of the world”. The competition will be seen by some 190...
View ArticleTwo Wandering Soles in Sandy Huacachina Peru
This tiny oasis in the desert is a stop on most backpackers’ itineraries. The town consists of a handful of hostels, restaurants and artisan stands. There really isn’t much to do in Huacachina itself...
View Article5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Shook Peru Last Night
This was the second quake to take place on Thursday in South America. The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) reported on Thursday about an earthquake of magnitude 5.4 that was registered in the Ica...
View ArticleLong Weekend Trips To Take Close To Lima
Looking for a long weekend getaway that is close by to Lima? From camping in stone forests to rafting down class IV rapids to sun-bathing and pisco tasting, there are more than enough options nearby....
View ArticleNews Drones Reveal Companies Are Draining Local Water Supplies In Peru
The province of Ica has a flourishing business: the cultivation of asparagus for export. Ironically, this region has had a water crisis since 2005 and the green stalks in the middle of the desert...
View ArticleThe Paracas National Reserve: Reserva of Life
Geographically speaking, the Paracas National Reserve is one of the most spectacular places in Peru. Located in Ica, the desert coast of the Pacific, regular wind storms reveal geographic and...
View ArticleCAPATUR Welcomes Government Announcement Of Upcoming Tender For Lima – Ica...
The Chamber of Tourism and Foreign Trade of Paracas (CAPATUR) welcomed the announcement made by President Martín Vizcarra in the construction of Lima – Ica Suburban Train with an investment of more...
View ArticleNew iPhone Promotional Video Was Shot In Peru
This week Apple released the promotional video of the new iPhone and Peru’s Huacachina lagoon and adventure sports practiced in the country can be appreciated. “The Huacachina lagoon is appreciated and...
View ArticleMummy Of Paraplegic Child In Nasca Shows How They Treated Disability
A mummy of a Nasca boy, which is now on display in the National Museum of Ica, Peru, has scientists wondering why he was buried in such a particular body position, leading them to determine he suffered...
View ArticleThree Great Ways To Experience Ica And Beyond
In the vicinity of Ica, there are many possibilities for adventure. Here are three ways that you can explore this area while living luxuriously. Get an adrenaline rush on the highest dunes in South...
View ArticleFossil Of A 36-Million-Year-Old Penguin Found In The Ica Desert
Paleontologists found in the desert of Ocucaje, in the Ica region, a 36-million-year-old fossil of a 1.50-meter-high penguin. “This measure exceeds the average of this bird characterized by having a...
View ArticlePeru Estimates It Will Harvest 340,000 Tons Of Grapes
The minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Gustavo Mostajo Ocola, launched the 2018-2019 grape season in Ica, where 196,000 tons of this fruit are harvested. “According to estimates, the country will...
View Article5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Shook Peru Last Night
This was the second quake to take place on Thursday in South America. The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) reported on Thursday about an earthquake of magnitude 5.4 that was registered in the Ica...
View ArticleLong Weekend Trips To Take Close To Lima
Looking for a long weekend getaway that is close by to Lima? From camping in stone forests to rafting down class IV rapids to sun-bathing and pisco tasting, there are more than enough options nearby....
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