Ica
Peru · IcaPE
City in the Department of Ica, Peru
Ica is a city and the capital of the Department of Ica in southern Peru. While the area was long inhabited by varying cultures of indigenous peoples, the Spanish conquistador Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera claimed its founding in 1563.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 232,054
- Coordinates
- -14.068, -75.729
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 406 m
Overview of Ica
Ica is the kind of mid-sized city you find in Ica, Peru. Its resident count stands at approximately 232,054. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around nature, culture and water sports and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Ica
Nature in Ica
(19)Ica's nature entries include Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ica. 19 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Culture in Ica
(11)Under culture, Ica is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Castles, Cathedrals and Docks. In all, 11 activities are recorded in this category. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ica.
Water Sports in Ica
(11)Under water sports, Ica is tagged with Diving, Jet Skiing, Paddle, Sailboats and Scuba Diving. The full list runs to 11 activities. The list follows Ica's own activity tags.
Adventure in Ica
(9)Adventure in Ica covers Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides and Escape Room. The full list runs to 9 activities. The list follows Ica's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Ica
(5)Looking for nightlife? Ica has Clubs, Disco, Events, Festival and Wine Bars. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ica's own activity tags.
Sports in Ica
(5)The sports shortlist for Ica: Horse Trails, Hunting, Running, Slopes and Snowboard. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ica. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Ica
(4)Wellness lovers get Farms, Hammam, Ranches and Spa. It is a direct read of Ica's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Family in Ica
(2)Looking for family? Ica has Playgrounds and Water Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ica.
Shopping in Ica
(1)Shopping in Ica covers Food. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. This reflects only what is documented for Ica.
More to do in Ica
(2)The other activities shortlist for Ica: Fishing and Secret. It is a direct read of Ica's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Ica
The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. June to August is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Ica viable all year.
Getting there & around
Ica pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to America/Lima on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Ica that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ica known for?
- Travellers associate Ica with nature, culture and water sports. It sits in Ica, Peru and counts about 232,054 residents.
- What can you do in Ica?
- Ica is tagged with Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Ica?
- The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. June to August is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Ica viable all year.
- Where is Ica located?
- Ica belongs to Ica, Peru, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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