If you're going to be touring on the Pan American highway along the south coast of Peru, from Lima to Ica, you'll want to refer to this list of Where to Go, What to Do in Peru (Washingtonpost.com).
The author cites lodgings and restaurants with a brief description of each, the cost of a night's stay or a meal and a link to their websites.
View of the sand dunes of Ica is displayed with the kind permission of Darrell Gulin / Getty Images. For more photos, browse the Pictures of Peru photo gallery.
That’s a handy article from the Washington Post with a few good recommendations. If you’re ever in southern Peru, don’t forget to check out the amazing Islas Ballestas, for advice and tips see: