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Template:Infobox Province Peru Pisco is a province of the Ica Region in Peru. Its capital is the town of Pisco, where the popular liquor of the same name originated.

Geography

Boundaries

North: Chincha Province, Castrovirreyna Province (Huancavelica Region)
East: Huaytará Province (Huancavelica Region)
South: Ica Province
West: Pacific Ocean

Tourist attractions

One of the main attractions of the province is the Paracas National Reserve, where 216 species of birds have been found. The coastal desert area around this reserve is the home of the pre-Inca Paracas culture, known for its polychrome shawls made with camel wool and cotton which dates back to 600 BC.

Many beaches attract tourists during the summer months.

Political division

The province is divided into eight districts (Spanish: distritos, singular: distrito), each of which is headed by a mayor (alcalde):

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Political map of the province

External links

Municipalidad Provincial de Pisco - Pisco Province Council official website
Paracas National Reserve - Information about the national reserve

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