Ica is a desert, but amazingly it is also the main location in Peru for the production of red wine and a Peruvian brandy known as “pisco.” Pisco is a very strong drink, and it is the national drink of Peru. When mixed with certain other ingredients, it plays the leading role in the “Pisco Sour” a popular cocktail.
Machu Picchu was once a thriving Incan city. Nowadays, it’s a true testament to the Inca’s advanced engineering and architectural skills. Even so, Machu Picchu is not just a destination, it’s a cultural experience. ***We highly recommend to buy train tickets to Machu Picchu at least a month in advance.***
The mountain is made up of 14 different colorful minerals, and as recently as 2013, the mountain was not visible as it was permanently covered in snow. It should be noted that the only way to access Rainbow Mountain is if you are with an official tour company who have permission to access it.
Lake Titicaca is the largest freshwater lake in South America and the highest of the world's large lakes. Titicaca is one of less than twenty ancient lakes on earth, and is thought to be three million years old. Lake Titicaca sits 3 810 m above sea level and is situated between Peru to the west and Bolivia to the east.