About
Paracas
Paracas is spa, a peninsula, a bay, a pre-Inca Culture
and a National Reserve. Its amazing for birdwatchers and
hikers.
The desert and the sea come together in spectacular
landscapes in Paracas, in the department of Ica, just a few hours south from Lima. The cliffs that fringe the beaches are teeming with life, millions of birds that live here year-round, and thousands of others that fly from the
northern hemisphere and from further south, ranging from guano birds to Humboldt penguins.
Boats departure from the port to Islas Ballestas (Ballesta
Islands), giving visitors a chance to gaze at the sea lion colonies,
millions of birds and you'll see the famous
three-pronged Candelabro (Candelabrum), carved into the sand with a similar technique to the
Nazca Lines, although possibly of a different origin: theories range from pirates marking a treasure hiding place to soldiers fighting for
Latin-American independence from Spain.
By car, or buggies, you
can visit the terrestrial area of Paracas National
Reserve and enjoy the desert dunes.
Back on the traditional circuit, the road leads to the on-site museum and the ruins of the burial grounds of the Paracas culture (700 BC), whose weaving skills have been admired the world over. A trail leads down to a protected bay, the natural habitat of flamingoes, the scarlet-and-white birds that inspired the colors of the Peruvian flag. They are not to be disturbed. Further south lie the striking natural rock formations of the
Catedral (Cathedral) and Mendieta.
At sunset, the Paracas
coast spins through a range of colors, the signal for
nostalgic visitors to return to the city.
Spa
of Paracas
Located in the province of Pisco; is located at 9.3
miles (15 km) of the city and port of Pisco. It is a
place of gentle beaches and sunny weather most of the
year. Very close by a picturesque creek of fishermen
called El Chaco and a residential area are located. It is the starting
point to visit the fantastic attractions that are located
in its surroundings.
In
this spa you will find hotels and inns, alternatives for
the practice of water sports in private clubs, excellent seafood and
enjoy the famous Peruvian Pisco Sour
cocktail.
Reserva Nacional de Paracas (Paracas
National
Reserve)
Nature and ecology lovers will find the only marine
reservation of Peru in this place. This reserve
is dedicated to the protection and the conservation
of marine ecosystems as well as for the protection of
the cultural and historical patrimony of the pre-Inca
Paracas culture.
It
is considered as one of the richest and most uncommon
ecosystems in the world; declared
"Natural
World Heritage
Site" by UNESCO. Many tour operators offers
you a tour to the reserve.
Paracas
Peninsula
On this peninsula, on a sandy hillside, the enigmatic
figure of the chandelier is found. This chandelier,
with its trident form, belongs to pre-Inca cultures.
It is yet to be determined its meaning. The best
way to appreciate this figure is from a boat in a tour
to Islas Ballestas.
These boats normally offer rides to visit the Paracas
Natural Reserve as well as the Islas Ballestas, which
allow an excellent view of the
Candelabro (Chandelier).
Bay
of Paracas
This bay is formed on the north part of the peninsula
of Paracas, and has special historical significance
for Peruvians, since it was here where José de San Martín
disembark with the liberation forces, began the campaign
for independence to end the Spanish viceroyalty. An
obelisk
reminder to this historical event.
On
the beaches of this bay, it is frequent to find Andean
parihuanas (flamingos), of beautiful red and white plumage,
which inspired José de San Martín for the Peruvian flag.
Pisco
Town founded in 1640, divided in Pisco town
and Pisco port. The picturesque fishermen's wharf of
San Andrés is located on its beaches, in which numerous
popular restaurants of seafood also exist characterized by the
simplicity of its presentation, yet exquisite typical food.
(52,100 inhabitants)
Pisco
has an airport that does not have regular air traffic.
The port was disabled for marine traffic; being displaced
by the modern port of San Martín, located in the
peninsula of Paracas.
We
recommend you visit combined Paracas and
Nazca
Paracas
Photo Gallery
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