Ica is located a bit west of the southcentralpart of Perujust south of Lima. Due to its great location and fertile valleys, it was suggested that it become the capital of the viceroyalty of Peru,but the conqueror Francisco Pizarro (in charge of the expedition) vetoed the idea.
At the present, Ica is mainly visited by road because so many intersecting asphalt roads connect Ica's maincities to the main cities of the rest of Peru. The most traveled north-south route is the Panamericana. The international airport of Pisco, Captain Renan Elias Olivera,will receive international and domestic flights when it is completed in 201 7. This will be a good alternative for those looking for a few sunny days before heading to the cold Andean lv1ountains to visit lv1achu Pichu. Some cruise companies stop here for one or two days as well.
lv1oving around Ica can be a challenge if you don't speak Spanish. It is hard to find people who speak English outside the main tourist areas such as Paracas, Nasca, and the Huacahina Oasis. Ica is a medium-size city which can be dangerous in some areas. It is important to hire safe means of transportation to get there and to move around within the city.
The Region of Ica has one internationalairport. The Captain Renan Elias Olivera Airport is located in the Province of Pisco, but it is under construction and it won't receive flights until 201 7. Also, the airdrome of Nasca is able to receive only small airplanes; it doesn't have the capacity to receive commercial flights.
Ica receives visitors from all Peruvian regions and nearby countries; these visitors usually travel by bus or private transportation. Several companies offer transportation services but some of them are not as reliable as others. In Ica you will also be able to rent a car or hire the services of a private transfer. It is always better to hire these services in Lima because not all companies are reliable.
When looking for a bus company,the traveler needs to make sure that the company is safe and reliable. Also, it is important to know that there are several types of services and it is important to choose the one that best fits your needs. For instance, there are several companies that stop in unauthorized places to pick up clients. Not only is this unsafe,but it will also delay the tripconsiderably. Below is a list of bus companies which are known to offer good service:
706 kilometers - 9 hours and 30 min
1119 kilometers - 14 hours and 30 min
482 kilometers - 6 hours and 30 min
1076 kilometers - 14 hours by road
799 kilometers - 14 hours by road
710 kilometers - 9 hours and 30 min
308 kilometers - 4 hours by road
1472 kilometers - 19 hours by road
143 kilometers - 2 hours by road
72 kilometers - 1 hours by road
1262 kilometers - 24 hours by road
1005 kilometers - 14 hours by road
987 kilometers - 13 hours by road
865 kilometers - 11 hours by road
Ica offers a few private transportation companies, but if an English-speaking driver is needed,the options are almost non-existent. A traveler should never take a cab from the streets due to the high number of people robbed in cabs. Below is a list of reliable transportation companies (no English):
Provides a private service. It can be reached at 956-692222. (If calling from outside Peru,add 01 1-51 in front of the number.)
Provides a private service in Nasca. Itcanbe reached at 056-275678 . (If callingfrom outside Peru,add 01 1-51 infront of the number.)
Anyone who is going to rent a car to visit the Region of Ica should do it in the city of Lima. Ica offers limited options to rent a car and this business hasn't beenwell-developed in this region.Also, it is important to know that getting around Ica isn't aneasy task. Driving in Ica can be a realchallenge because traffic rules aren't respected unless there is a traffic light. Inaddition,traffic signs aren't clearor don't exist,and drivers are extremelyaggressive. Travelers are able to drive with their country driver license but passport and immigration card need to be carried at all times. When renting a car,the traveler will be asked for a credit card,a deposit amount, passport, immigration card,and driver license. Below is a list of reliable rentalcompanies in Lima:
Reliable company but not the cheapest one.
Reliable company offering good prices with a limited stock.
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