PARACAS
Know Paracas
It is a beautiful resort with form of a bay and a natural reserve for the migratory birds, the Reserva Nacional Paracas, with fauna as sea lions, flamingos, and Humboldt penguins, amongst others.
Other attraction of the zone are the islands Ballestas, where are realized excursions to contemplate the local flora and fauna. Other natural areas are the lines of the Candelabro, created in the dunes for the aborigines, and the Cathedral, a rocky formation.
Also, it has museums, as the Julio C. Tello, which possesses exhibitions of the mummies found in the zone and with a rich handicraft made with elements of the sea fauna of this bay.
Destination's information:
Attractions: Natural areas, fauna, flora, archaeology, architecture, handicraft, gastronomy.
Activities:
Outdoor activities, paragliding, surfing, fishing, nautical sport, photography, hiking, windsurf, diving, historical tours.
Location:
How to get there: All year long.
When to go:
Airway, to Ica Aerodrome, through flights from Lima. By land, through Panamericana Highway.
Weather: Desert.
Services:
Food, transportation, accommodations.
Surroundings: Ica, Nasca.