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( 53-5023; San Martín 203; 4pm-2am)
This clamorous tavern is a favorite with locals and
tourists alike for its artisanal wines and piscos. On weekends, the crowds show up to
dance to live Latin and rock tunes into the small hours.
Paracas
EL CHORITO $$
(Paracas; mains S20-30; noon-9pm)
The Italians come to the rescue in the clean, polished
Chorito, where a welcome supply of Illy coffee saves you from the otherwise ubiquitous
powdered Nescafé. The cooked-to-order fish dishes aren't bad either - all locally caught,
of course.
| Seafood
JUAN PABLO $$
(Blvd Turístico; mains S15-40; 7am-9pm)
Probably the best of the restaurants with a water-
front view, Juan Pablo is a winner for fresh seafood and offers breakfast for those depart-
ing early to the Islas Ballestas.
| Seafood
Detour:
Ica
If you're visiting Pisco, Paracas or Huacachina, a short trip will take you to Ica, where you can visit bodegas (winer-
ies) and see Peru's famous grape brandy, pisco, being made from scratch. It also offers a good lodging alternative to
the tour-group scene at Nazca or the party scene in Huacachina. Following are a few recommended spots:
sprawling pink hacienda backed by fields of vines is home to a much-lauded winery.
Itʼs 11km northwest of Ica.
Bodega Ocucaje
( 40-8011; Av Principal s/n; tastings 9am-noon & 2-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-
noon Sat, tours 11am-3pm Mon-Fri)
Some of Peru's finest wines and piscos come from this
famous bodega, 30km south of Ica.
Bodega Vista Alegre
(
23-2919; Camino a La Tinguina, Km 2.5;
8am-noon & 1:45-4:45pm
Mon-Fri, 7am-1pm Sat)
The easiest of the bodegas to visit.
