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PARACAS RESERVE (02 days / 01 night) |
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Family, Adventure, Ecotourism |
| Destinations: |
Paracas, Reserva Nacional de Paracas, Islas Ballestas |
| Trip Length: |
02 days / 01 night |
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Paracas National Reserve, wedged in the middle of the coastal desert in the department of Ica, covers an area of 335.000 hectares and is the only national reserve that protects part of the Peruvian sea which is chilled by the cold Humboldt Current. This unique area is home to some of the world´s richest fishing grounds, made possible by marine up swells that bring to the surface vast masses of plankton, a vital food supply for hundreds of fish species. The Reserve is also home to guano-producing bird species and large colonies of sea lions. It is a haven for dozens of visiting migratory bird species and endangered species such as the marine wildcat or chingungo, the Humboldt penguin and pink flamingoes. The area also saw the rise of the Paracas culture, a major pre- Colombian civilization that left a legacy of superb textiles and items of pottery whose quality continues to astound visitors.
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| Islas Ballestas / Archivo |
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| Reserva de Paracas / Archivo |
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Day 01:
LIMA / PARACAS
Bus transfer to Paracas. Half day guided excursion to Paracas National Reserve. Overnight in Paracas.
Day 02:
PARACAS / ...
Ballestas Islands Excursion. Transfer to the bus station. 
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