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Notable fort · Ica, Peru

Knife

Knife is a fort in Ica, Peru.

Knife: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Knife

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Knife — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -14.53277, -75.21284. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Knife open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Knife yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Knife?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Knife?

    Nearby: Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa (fort, 28 km), Cahuachi temple-piramyd (temple, 42 km), San Fernando National Reserve (sanctuary, 68 km), Cementerio de Chauchilla (fort, 73 km), Palpa monster (fort, 2 km), Sundial (attraction, 3 km).

    Is Knife worth visiting?

    Knife is listed as a notable fort in Peru on Spotwander.