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Paracas

In the destination Paracas, Ica and Nazca.

In the photo: Islas Ballestas, off Paracas.

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What to expect from Paracas.

Paracas is a fishing village and hotel town on the bay of the same name, about 250 km south of Lima, at the entrance to the Reserva Nacional de Paracas. From the pier of El Chaco boats depart for the Ilhas Ballestas, with sea lions and Humboldt penguins. The reserve has cliffs, red-sand beaches and the museum of the Paracas culture. It is at sea level, with sun most of the year.

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What to see in Paracas

Island

Islas Ballestas

Rocky islands about 20 km from the pier of Paracas, with arches and caves, colonies of sea lions, Humboldt penguins and thousands of seabirds, seen from the boat. On the way, the geoglyph of the Candelabro.

Natural area

Reserva Nacional de Paracas

Desert peninsula protected since 1975, with cliffs over the Pacific, red-sand beaches, the fishing village of Lagunillas, flamingos in the bay and the museum of the Paracas culture.

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