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About PISCO
City Pisco – Great Blends of Sea and Desert, Vineyards and Wildlife
Located only 28 feet above the sea level, Pisco is a city in Peru, found in the Ica region of the country. Serving as the capital of the Peru province, the city is famous for a number of reasons. Clean beaches, desert beauty, vineyards and huge variety of wildlife are enough to attract tourists from all age groups.
Accommodation Options and Languages Spoken:
One can choose among many budget hotels in the city or can also prefer to stay in a youth hostel or guesthouse. Spanish is the official language and Quechua is another popular language here.
History:
The Paracas Culture in Peru is the ancient civilization credited with the origin of the city called Pisco. Nazca was another culture that existed in the city. A number of favourable points inspired the Spanish settlers to make Pisco the capital of the country, however, Lima was finally given the status. A number of structures and building were constructed in the city, especially in the 17th century. More recently in the year 2007, the city was severely damaged by an earthquake.
Popular Places:
Among the most popular tourist places in the city of Pisco, one can prefer to visit the Paracas National Reserve, which is known for hosting a rich variety of marine life. Apart from marine animals, one can also witness a huge array of migratory birds, including pelicans, flamingos, penguins, cormorants, red boobies and terns. Many of these birds have been given the status of endangered species. From desert foxes to dolphins, one can be amazed by the diversity of animals found here.
The Ballestas Islands are other popular places to visit, as they accommodate variety of rock formations, migratory birds and sea lions. Tambo Colorado and the Regional Museum of Ica are two other famous spots in the city. Huacachina Lagoon is an exciting place, offering the perfect combination of lake and sand dunes.
Getting Around:
Buses and tour buses are the convenient means of visiting various tourist places in and around the city. Consider hiring a guide to save time and visit the most important places. Boats can also be chosen to visit the island areas around the city.
Places of Entertainment:
Beautiful and clean beaches of Pisco are perfect for spending a number of hours. Some parts of the beaches are deserted and can be considered for camping. Fishing, cycling and boating are some of the most preferred activities in the city. One good idea is to visit the vineyards that are very near to the city. One can enjoy the famous drink Pisco that shares the name with the city. Tejas, the small sweets and dried fruits can be enjoyed and one can also prefer to eat famous seafood dishes served at various places.
Currency:
The official currency of the place is Nuevo sol (PEN) and one can learn about it from the online news websites.
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Located only 28 feet above the sea level, Pisco is a city in Peru, found in the Ica region of the country. Serving as the capital of the Peru province, the city is famous for a number of reasons. Clean beaches, desert beauty, vineyards and huge variety of wildlife are enough to attract tourists from all age groups.
Accommodation Options and Languages Spoken:
One can choose among many budget hotels in the city or can also prefer to stay in a youth hostel or guesthouse. Spanish is the official language and Quechua is another popular language here.
History:
The Paracas Culture in Peru is the ancient civilization credited with the origin of the city called Pisco. Nazca was another culture that existed in the city. A number of favourable points inspired the Spanish settlers to make Pisco the capital of the country, however, Lima was finally given the status. A number of structures and building were constructed in the city, especially in the 17th century. More recently in the year 2007, the city was severely damaged by an earthquake.
Popular Places:
Among the most popular tourist places in the city of Pisco, one can prefer to visit the Paracas National Reserve, which is known for hosting a rich variety of marine life. Apart from marine animals, one can also witness a huge array of migratory birds, including pelicans, flamingos, penguins, cormorants, red boobies and terns. Many of these birds have been given the status of endangered species. From desert foxes to dolphins, one can be amazed by the diversity of animals found here.
The Ballestas Islands are other popular places to visit, as they accommodate variety of rock formations, migratory birds and sea lions. Tambo Colorado and the Regional Museum of Ica are two other famous spots in the city. Huacachina Lagoon is an exciting place, offering the perfect combination of lake and sand dunes.
Getting Around:
Buses and tour buses are the convenient means of visiting various tourist places in and around the city. Consider hiring a guide to save time and visit the most important places. Boats can also be chosen to visit the island areas around the city.
Places of Entertainment:
Beautiful and clean beaches of Pisco are perfect for spending a number of hours. Some parts of the beaches are deserted and can be considered for camping. Fishing, cycling and boating are some of the most preferred activities in the city. One good idea is to visit the vineyards that are very near to the city. One can enjoy the famous drink Pisco that shares the name with the city. Tejas, the small sweets and dried fruits can be enjoyed and one can also prefer to eat famous seafood dishes served at various places.
Currency:
The official currency of the place is Nuevo sol (PEN) and one can learn about it from the online news websites.
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