ancient ruins
Nazca Lines
Mysterious ancient geoglyphs etched into the desert floor depicting animals and geometric shapes, best viewed from the air and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Ica, Peru · South America
Minas de Marcona sits on the route: 20 minutes from San Juan, 53km from Nazca Lines.
Minas de Marcona is a town located in Ica, Peru. With a population of 15,478, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Minas de Marcona sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Minas de Marcona to your route.
The Marcona mine is a large iron mine located in western Peru in the Nazca Province. Marcona represents one of the largest iron ore reserves in Peru and in the world, having estimated reserves of 1.4 billion tonnes of ore grading 54% iron metal. It is owned by the Chinese state owned company Shougang Hiero Peru.
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Minas de Marcona is located in Ica, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -15.2119 latitude, -75.1103 longitude.
Minas de Marcona has a population of approximately 15,478 people, making it a town in Peru.
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ancient ruins
Mysterious ancient geoglyphs etched into the desert floor depicting animals and geometric shapes, best viewed from the air and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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