Paracas
The Paracas National Reserve on Peru’s southern coast protects unique coastal and marine ecosystems, red-sand beaches, the famed Candelabra geoglyph, and abundant wildlife.
Discover the Wild Beauty of Paracas Reserve
The Paracas Reserve blends dramatic desert coastlines with rich marine life. Visit the Ballestas Islands for sea lions and penguins, ponder the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph, and wander pristine red beaches and cliffs.
What to See & Do in Paracas
The Candelabra
A massive, trident-shaped hillside geoglyph visible from the sea with enigmatic origins.
Ballestas Islands
Boat out to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and countless seabirds in their natural habitat.
Paracas Peninsula
Dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, and desert-meets-ocean scenery across the National Reserve.
Golden Shadows
A coastal trek for sweeping Pacific views and golden-hour sunsets across the peninsula.
Moron Oasis
A hidden desert lagoon ideal for quiet relaxation, photos, and soft-adventure outings.
Nazca Lines
Scenic flights reveal iconic animal and geometric geoglyphs etched into the desert.
Huacachina Oasis
Day-trip for dune buggies and sandboarding on towering dunes by a palm-fringed lagoon.
Band of Holes
Mysterious rows of shallow pits stretching over a kilometer in the Pisco Valley.
Pisco Vineyards
Learn how Peru’s flagship spirit is crafted and trace its colonial-era origins.
Paracas Popular Packages from Lima
Explore Paracas’s Top Tours
Boat the Ballestas Islands, hike red-beach cliffs, and explore reserve trails and wildlife. Paracas mixes desert landscapes with rich marine life for unforgettable outings.
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Top Paracas Hotels
Hotel Paracas
Paracas S/N – 11550.
Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa
El Chaco, La Puntilla lote C.
The Legend Paracas Resort
Lote 30-34 Urb.
Casa Andina Select Paracas
Carretera Pisco km 18.5.