Everything about Ica City totally explained
The city of
Ica is the capital of the
Ica Region in southern
Peru. It was founded in 1563 by Spanish conquistador Gerónimo Luis de Cabrera. As of 2005, it had an estimated population of over 200,000, however, the city suffered extensive damage and loss of life during the
2007 Peru earthquake.
Location
The city is located on the Ica River about 300 km to the south of
Lima along the desert coast of southern Peru. Further south along the Pan-American Highway lies the city of
Nazca.
History
The city was founded in 1563 by Gerónimo Luis de Cabrera as
Villa de Valverde. On
August 15,
2007, a
magnitude 8.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Peru, severely affecting Ica.
Transportation
Ica can be reached from
Lima by the
Pan-American Highway. Due to the earthquake, currently the Pan-American Highway is damaged and the city of Ica is in a state of emergency.
Tourism
Ica and surrounding areas are the traditional source of
Pisco brandy. Ica is home to
Museo Regional de Ica, a local museum with many exhibits. On display are pre-Columbian mummies with elongated heads bearing evidence of
trepanning. There are also furniture, paintings and artifacts from the Spanish colonial era.
Ica is an important agricultural region, where grapes, cotton, asparagus, olives and other produce is cultivated. It is known by Peruvians as the land of the sun, and although there are the 4 seasons, the warm dry climate makes it feels like summer year-round. Natives also claim the climate of the city can help in the curing of asthma.
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