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Local favourite fort · Ica, Peru

The Cocoon

The Cocoon is a fort in Ica, Peru.

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The Cocoon: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. 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 The Cocoon

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

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

How to reach The Cocoon — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -14.64036, -75.24708. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is The Cocoon open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for The Cocoon yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit The Cocoon?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near The Cocoon?

    Nearby: Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa (fort, 23 km), Cahuachi temple-piramyd (temple, 30 km), San Fernando National Reserve (sanctuary, 52 km), Cementerio de Chauchilla (fort, 64 km), Traveller - West (attraction, 9 km), Royal Family (attraction, 9 km).