The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ica

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ica, Peru

Updated July 24, 2025

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Unusual Attractions in Ica

Ica, Peru

Huacachina

An unexpected desert oasis in South America.

Ica Stone with dinosaurs

Ica, Peru

Ica Stones at the Cabrera Museum

Peru's (not so) mysterious carved stones.

Seven headed palm tree at Cachiche town, Ica, Peru — Translation on poster: “dates”

Ica, Peru

The Seven-Headed Palm Tree

A twisted, six-headed palm tree cursed by a witch, said to spell calamity if its seventh head is allowed to grow.

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