The Plaza de Armas is a good starting point for getting your bearings in Pueblo Nuevo. Opposite the plaza is the tourist information office at Calle El Carmen Mz. I Lt. 6; it is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you want to ask questions there, plan your visit for a weekday during these hours. The Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen is also located on the plaza, in the district of Pueblo Nuevo. If you have a specific matter to discuss with the parish, it is advisable to check in advance, as parish administration may change.

Culture and Landscape in the District

Chulpaca is one of the early stylistic expressions of the Ica culture. The name was given after a find site west of Takaraka, at the entrance to the district of Pueblo Nuevo de Ica. This cultural connection therefore extends beyond the plaza into the history of the district and its surroundings.

The celebration of the Cruz Misionera de Chulpaca is also associated with the wider area of Pueblo Nuevo. A report on the 2024 celebration mentions a tradition that has existed for more than 200 years. The program was organized by the Parroquia de Pueblo Nuevo and the youth of Chulpaca. The long history refers to the celebration; the information about the organizers concerns the 2024 edition.

For Los Pastorcillos, it is worth checking the calendar: In the district of Pueblo Nuevo and its localities, the dance is held on January 31 as part of the religious Christmas festivities; elsewhere, it takes place from December 23 to 29. These different periods are important if you want to plan your trip around a celebration. Check the current dates for your specific travel dates.

One natural landmark in the district is Huacachina Seca. There, the old lakebed of Laguna de Tacaraca is visible as a saline depression. The landscape adds another facet to the area, complementing its religious and cultural-historical themes.

A Pisco route described in the 2024 travel guide links the province of Ica, the district of Los Aquijes and Pueblo Nuevo; the road loop described ends at the Panamericana Sur. This places Pueblo Nuevo in a broader regional context. If you want to use this route as the basis for a drive, check the current route and signage in advance.

At the 28th edition of the Ruta de Los Lagares in 2025, Malú Hernández Ascona and Luciana Calderón Bravo stomped grapes to the rhythm of the cajón at Bodega Don Benjamín in the district of Pueblo Nuevo. According to the report, hundreds of visitors gathered to watch the performance. This example brings grapes and music together at a specific event. If you are planning a trip around an event, ask whether there is a date during your travel period.

Getting There and Finding Your Way

The Ica–Pueblo Nuevo route is listed as 9 km on a paved road. This distance provides a general guide for planning. Since road conditions may change due to maintenance or construction, check them before you travel.

According to the description, several shared-ride companies serve the route to the district of Pueblo Nuevo; in Ica, Calle Dos de Mayo No. 237 is listed as the boarding point. Before departure, check current schedules and the exact boarding point. Another set of directions describes two access roads to the district that meet one block before its plaza. Since road layouts can change, follow current guidance when approaching the district.

Discover more destinations: El Carmen, Cerro Prieto, Chincha Alta, Puerto Caballas, Palpa.

Go to the regional travel overview: Ica.