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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...

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Huacachina: 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....

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The 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...

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Metro 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...

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Ica 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...

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Marathon 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...

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Dakar 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...

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Two 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...

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5.4-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...

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Long 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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News 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...

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The 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...

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CAPATUR 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...

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New 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...

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Mummy 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...

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Three 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...

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Fossil 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...

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Peru 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...

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5.4-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...

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Long 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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