From Paracas (Pisco, Ica)
To Moquegua (Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua)
Trip Tuesday 08 September

Paracas (Pisco, Ica) to Moquegua (Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua)

09/08/2026


Information about the city Paracas (Pisco, Ica)

Paracas ("sand rain" from Quechua: para (rain) and aco (sand)) is the capital of the Paracas District in the Ica Region in Peru. A small port town catering to tourism, Paracas serves as the jumping point for tours to Islas Ballestas and to Paracas National Reservation. The beautiful Paracas Bay protected by Paracas Peninsula gives these shallow, warmer waters break from ocean waves permitting life to flourish, particularly near its south western edge encompassed within Paracas National Reserve. The Museo Julio C. Tello, also found just near the south western edge of Paracas Bay, provides excellent information about Paracas culture and the many unique species, in particular, the birds of Paracas. Paracas lies in a very windy area whose very strong air currents carry sand from which Paracas takes its name.


Information about the city Moquegua (Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua)

Moquegua, founded by the Spanish colonists as Villa de Santa Catalina de Guadalcázar del Valle de Moquegua) is a city in southern Peru, located in the Moquegua Region, of which it is the capital. It is also capital of Mariscal Nieto Province and Moquegua District. It is located 1144 kilometers south of the capital city of Lima.

Images of Paracas (Pisco, Ica)

Vídeo de Paracas (Pisco, Ica)

Images of Moquegua (Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua)

Vídeo de Moquegua (Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua)