Cities Near Ica
Cities near Ica, Peru: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Pisco, Chincha Alta, Ayacucho. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Ica, Peru is Pisco, about 40 mi (65 km) away — roughly 1 hr 12 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pisco | 40 mi / 65 km | 1 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Chincha Alta | 53 mi / 85 km | 1 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ayacucho | 119 mi / 192 km | 2 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Huancayo | 143 mi / 230 km | 3 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Santiago de Surco | 159 mi / 256 km | 3 hr 42 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Chosica | 161 mi / 259 km | 3 hr 45 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Callao | 167 mi / 270 km | 3 hr 54 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Tarma | 183 mi / 295 km | 4 hr 15 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Abancay | 193 mi / 311 km | 4 hr 13 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Huaral | 204 mi / 328 km | 4 hr 27 min | 52 min | Short break |
Day trips from Ica
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Pisco, Chincha Alta. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Ica
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Ayacucho, Huancayo, Santiago de Surco, Chosica, Callao. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Ica include Pisco, Chincha Alta, Ayacucho, Huancayo, Santiago de Surco. The closest is Pisco, about 40 miles (65 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.