Pisco
Pisco is the capital of Pisco province, the home of the Peruvian grape liquor, Pisco, but it also the base for visiting wildlife preserves of the Paracas National Reserve, sometimes called the Peruvian Galapagos and the Chincha Islands.
Pisco - Wildly Popular in Peru and Chile
Pisco is a brandy or aguardiente distilled from the white muscat grapes grown in two main regions of South America: the area around Pisco, described in A miracle of man and the desert, and the Valle del río Elqui in central Chile.
Pisco is a brandy or aguardiente distilled from the white muscat grapes grown in two main regions of South America: the area around Pisco, described in A miracle of man and the desert, and the Valle del río Elqui in central Chile.
Hotels in Pisco
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Paracas National Reserve, Pisco - Travel Information
"There is no doubt that the most interesting part of the Paracas national park near Pisco is the Ballestas Islands. These islands are situated off the shores of Peru's near Pisco, and many large colonies of different marine animals live on them."
"There is no doubt that the most interesting part of the Paracas national park near Pisco is the Ballestas Islands. These islands are situated off the shores of Peru's near Pisco, and many large colonies of different marine animals live on them."
Pictures of Pisco, Peru
Click on a thumbnail for larger images of Pisco and the Islas Ballestas.
Click on a thumbnail for larger images of Pisco and the Islas Ballestas.
Pisco - Peru's National Drink
"Pisco is a city and an important port on the Peruvian coast. The surrounding valleys, born in the Andes Mountains, contain extremely fertile soils which have lent themselves to the cultivation of the grape. Pisco has not only given its name to Peru's national drink but it is also the centre of its production and distribution worldwide."
"Pisco is a city and an important port on the Peruvian coast. The surrounding valleys, born in the Andes Mountains, contain extremely fertile soils which have lent themselves to the cultivation of the grape. Pisco has not only given its name to Peru's national drink but it is also the centre of its production and distribution worldwide."
Pisco Liquer Dispute between Chile and Peru (PISCO)
Traces the origins of Pisco to the Incas and brings the situation up to date.
Traces the origins of Pisco to the Incas and brings the situation up to date.
Pisco Peru Photos
"Pisco is a fishing port 235km south of Lima. It is the access point to the Inca ruins of Tambo Colorado and the world famous Nasca lines." Click on thumbnails for larger images of these areas.
"Pisco is a fishing port 235km south of Lima. It is the access point to the Inca ruins of Tambo Colorado and the world famous Nasca lines." Click on thumbnails for larger images of these areas.
Pisco Peru Weather
Current and forecast for Pisco and the region.
Current and forecast for Pisco and the region.
Pisco
"Pisco is a small port and fishing village, best known for its fiery white grape brandy of the same name. It also boasts the origins of one of the major ancient civilisations in Peru, the Paracas culture, who left an astounding collection of antiquities that are displayed in the museums of Lima."
"Pisco is a small port and fishing village, best known for its fiery white grape brandy of the same name. It also boasts the origins of one of the major ancient civilisations in Peru, the Paracas culture, who left an astounding collection of antiquities that are displayed in the museums of Lima."
Pisco, Peru
"city is only 28 feet above sea level. Pisco originally prospered because of its nearby vineyards, and is the namesake of the Peruvian grape liquor, pisco. The area is normally visited because of the concentration of marine animals and birds at the Paracas National Reserve, or the Peruvian Galapagos."
"city is only 28 feet above sea level. Pisco originally prospered because of its nearby vineyards, and is the namesake of the Peruvian grape liquor, pisco. The area is normally visited because of the concentration of marine animals and birds at the Paracas National Reserve, or the Peruvian Galapagos."
Pisco, Peru
"Pisco is a place blessed by nature. There are plenty of beautiful, clean beaches in the middle of a vast expanse of desert, with varying climates throughout the year. The contrast between desert and sea is captivating, making it a great spot to marvel at the beauty, and of course relax before you start your trip in Peru or even as a finishing touch for a long and interesting trip."
"Pisco is a place blessed by nature. There are plenty of beautiful, clean beaches in the middle of a vast expanse of desert, with varying climates throughout the year. The contrast between desert and sea is captivating, making it a great spot to marvel at the beauty, and of course relax before you start your trip in Peru or even as a finishing touch for a long and interesting trip."
Posada Hispana
"Posada Hispana Hotel is located in a convenient and safe place, just a block from the Main Square, near restaurants, travel agencies, bus stations, taxis, etc."
"Posada Hispana Hotel is located in a convenient and safe place, just a block from the Main Square, near restaurants, travel agencies, bus stations, taxis, etc."