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The Paracas Peninsula, and the Ballestas Islands that lie off its shore, comprises one of the world’s most important marine reserves.Created in 1975, this 839,800-acre (340,000ha) protected zone is the migratory home to thousands of sea lions, penguins and other sea mammals, and more than 215 species of birds, some of which come rom as far away as the Arctic Circle and Tierra del Fuego.
The peninsula was named after the Paracas culture, which flourished between 300 B.C and 200 A.D. by mastering the art of irrigation to channel precious water so that barely a drop was wasted.The Paracus people – renowned for their extraordinarily fine textiles – were accomplished at Trepanation, a crude but effective form of brain surgery. They also practiced the intentional deformation of infants’ skulls with wooden boards and sashes to elongate the head, considered an epitome of esthetic beauty. Examples of these practices can be seen at the reserve's Julio Tello site museum, with artifacts and mummies from as early as 700 B.C. One of the cliffsides is also the site of a pre-Columbian geoglyph called the Candelabro etched into the arid, sandy face of the hill. The giant etching, at least 165 feet (50m) long, is best seen from sea.
PARACAS AND BALLESTAS ISLAND (FULL DAY EXCURSION) The Paracas National Reservation is located in Ica, Peru and consists of the Paracas Peninsula, coastal areas and tropical desert extending to the south. Its main purpose is to preserve the marine ecosystem and protect the historical cultural heritage related to ancient indigenous peoples, mostly of the Paracas culture. The only marine reserve in Peru, it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its significance. | Duration | Full day | | Departures | Daily departures from Lima, Peru | | Activities | Excursion to Paracas and Ballestas islands, return to Lima. | | Customizable | YES, feel free to ask for extra services |
PARACAS
You will be picked up from your Hotel in Lima at 5:00 am, we will provide a professional driver and a minivan, the ride will take around 3 1/2 hours.
Then excursion to Paracas of about 3 hours. Paracas is one of the best marine reserves, with the highest concentration of marine birds, we will visit the Interpretation Centre of the RNP, then we will go on a motorboat excursion to the Ballestas island. This Islands are spectacular, eroded into numerous arches and caves, which provide shelter for thousands of seabirds, some of which are very rare, and sea lions and fur seals in their natural surroundings. The Islands are known as "The Galapagos of Peru". The famous candlestick design, a Nazca civilization figure etched on the desert face, can also be seen from the boat and at the end private transportation back to Lima at 5 pm approx letting you at your hotel. (B) END OF OUR SERVICES
INCLUDES: All scheduled transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees. Meals as specified in the itinerary. B=Breakfast.
NOT INCLUDE: International and domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature. PRIVATE SERVICE RATES | 1 PAX | 2 – 3 PAX | 4 – 6 PAX | 7 OR + | | | | | | | US$ 399 | US$ 255 | US$ 175 | US$ 125 |
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