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Paracas Peninsula

Peninsula · Pisco Province, 🇵🇪 Peru
Area 134 km²
Time zone America/Lima
Paracas Peninsula

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Paracas Peninsula Essentials

Paracas Peninsula Essentials

The Paracas Peninsula is a protected coastal desert within the Paracas National Reserve. This selection includes the 180-meter-tall Candelabro geoglyph and the Julio C. Tello Museum, which showcases ancient Paracas textiles and ceramics. Natural highlights feature the unique red sands of Playa Roja, the calm swimming waters of La Mina Beach, and specialized viewpoints for observing local wildlife, including sea lion colonies and Andean flamingos.

8 places

Map of Paracas Peninsula

Map of Paracas Peninsula

Practical information

Currency
Peruvian Sol PEN · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
911
Electricity
Type A / Type B / Type C
220 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Aymara, Spanish, Quechua
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+51
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Tours & Activities

El Candelabro de Paraca
Drive
Playa Roja
Drive
La Mina Beach

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