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Paracas
Peru · Ica
Paracas is a coastal town and peninsula in the Ica Region on the southern coast of Peru. It is the base for visiting the Paracas National Reserve, a protected area of desert landscapes, cliffs and beaches, and for boat trips to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, Humboldt penguins and large seabird colonies. The calm bay also attracts visitors for kitesurfing and seaside stays.
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Things to do in Paracas
- Overflight the Nazca lines - pickup San Martin Port · 3 h · from $440 · 3.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Full Day Tour Ballestas Islands Paracas and Huacachina Reserve · 12 h 45 min · from $92
- Paracas National Reserve Private Tour from Paracas or Pisco · 2 h 30 min · from $58.65 · 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Ballestas Islands excursion from Paracas · 2 h · from $20 · 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Transportation between San Juan to Fajardo or Ceiba Airport/Ferry · 1 h 15 min · from $35 · 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Ballestas Islands Group Tour from Paracas · 2 h · from $15 · 4.3/5 (41 reviews)
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-5 · 1 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Ica
- Main language
- Spanish
- On the map
- 13.83° S, 76.25° W
Near Paracas
- Pisco · 15 km away
- Huacachina · 60 km away
- Ica · 62 km away
- Nazca · 179 km away
- Lima · 217 km away
- Ayacucho · 231 km away
More of Peru
Machu Picchu is just the headline act in a country that runs from Pacific desert to Amazon rainforest.
Explore Peru · Machu Picchu · Lima · Cusco · Pisco · Iquitos
Where to stay
Hotel Overland
10/10 · 16 reviews
SGH Paracas
10/10 · 6 reviews
Aldea Bayfront Heaven Paracas
10/10 · 3 reviews
Aldea 2BR, Service Room and Ocean View for 7
10/10 · 2 reviews
Sotavento Beach Homes by Vibrant
10/10 · 2 reviews
Condominio Nuevo Paracas
9.8/10 · 13 reviews
3BR Paracas Kite Gym Work Oasis
9.7/10 · 4 reviews
La Hacienda Bahia Paracas
9.6/10 · 346 reviews
Coco Lodge Paracas
9.6/10 · 262 reviews
2BR Apartamento Moxie Paracas con Terraza y AC en 1r Piso
9.6/10 · 18 reviews