Details About Pisco

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Pisco is a city in Peru. It is located in the Ica Region and is the capital of the Pisco Province. The 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.
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Attractions

The area is normally visited because of the concentration of marine animals and birds at the Paracas National Reserve, or the Peruvian Galapagos. At the reserve there are the Ballestas Islands, which are off limits to people, but boat tours can get close. The Chincha Islands are also near its coast. On the islands there are tons of birds, including pelicans, flamingos, penguins, cormorants, red boobies and terns. There are also sea lions, turtles, dolphins, and whales.

Currency

The official currency in Peru is the Nuevo Sol (S/.), which is divided into 100 centimos.

 
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