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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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OVERVIEW
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..
ITINERARY
Day 01:
LIMA / PARACAS
Early in morning, at approximately 06.30 am, transfer to the station to board the bus service to Pisco. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to selected hotel in Paracas. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a land tour through The Paracas National Reserve. First you will visit the Julio C. Tello Site Museum where you will admire fine pottery pieces and the famous polychrome textiles made by the Paracas peoples, then you will head to the reserve’s beautiful beaches. After the excursion return transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Paracas..
Day 02:
PARACAS / ...
After breakfast, at the appointed time, enjoy your motor boat excursion to Ballestas Islands, one of the world’s most important marine reserves where sea birds, including Humbolt penguins, boobies, pelicans, cormorants, among the many other species which converge there looking for shelter should be seen. These fascinating sea birds share their home with hundreds of playful sea lions, and you may see hundreds of them lazing on the rocks or swimming around the boat. You may even catch a glimpse of the elusive condor. The huge Candelabro, a candelabra-shaped etching on the Paracas Cliffside, can also be seen as you cruise back to shore. Many people believe that this enigmatic drawing is related to the Nazca lines, while others think it is a representation of the Southern Cross Constellation, or a stylized drawing of a cactus that was used by high Inca and pre-Inca priests as an hallucinogen. In the afternoon, at the appointed time, transfer to the bus station..
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| Islas Ballestas / Archivo |
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| Islas Ballestas / Archivo |
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| Reserva de Paracas / Archivo |
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