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Things to do

dunes outdoors bird watching all-terrain vehicle surfing, wind/kitesurfing desert architecture & history
- See mysterious geoglyphs of Paracas Peninsula and Nazca Lines
- Marine life: penguins, seals, sea lions, birds
- Nice seaside resort. Endless sandy beaches. Cold water though
- Surf. Great waves.
- Dune buggies and sand-boarding

Attractions and sights

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  • The Nazca Lines

    The Nazca Lines
    Scattered over 500 km² of an arid plateau between the Nazca River and Ingenio River, they are huge representations of geometric patterns, animals, humans figures and thousands of perfectly straight lines that go on for kilometers. They were created by removing surface stones, revealing the lighter-colored soil below. They're unquestionably ancient (dating back 1400-2200 years), and remarkably precise (with straight lines and clean curves).
    The Nazca Lines
  • Reserva Nacional de Paracas

    Reserva Nacional de Paracas
    The vast Reserva Nacional de Paracas is a desert reserve that occupies most of the Península de Paracas. It has grand views of the ocean, with a sea-lion colony on the rocks below and plenty of seabirds gliding by.
    Reserva Nacional de Paracas
  • The Ballestas Islands

    The Ballestas Islands
    The Ballestas Islands are located roughly 15km off the coast of southern Peru. These islands are home to various fauna like the guanay guano bird, the blue-footed booby, the tendril, the Humboldt Penguin and two varieties of seals (fur seals and sea lions).
    The Ballestas Islands
  • San Gallan Beach

    San Gallan Beach
    This beach is a main spot fur surfers. It has very cold water and waves all the year. Kite-surfing is also popular.
    San Gallan Beach
  • Buggy Tour

    Buggy Tour
    Experience the magic of the desert at the amazing dunes of the Peruvian Coast. Adventure dune buggy tour takes place at the great desert known by locals as California located a few kilometers away from the Paracas Reserve. During the tour you will be able to make various stops for photos and also to practice sandboarding.
    Buggy Tour
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    When to go

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    Warning: The air is warm but the water is cold - no fun swimming.

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    How to get there

    From Lima to Paracas, 160 mi / 3.5 hr by car.
    You can also fly into small nearby Pisco airport. (Paracas geoglyph and reserve are close by)
    From Paracas to Nazca Lines site, 130 mi / 3 hr by car

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