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.

El Candelabro de Paraca

The Paracas Candelabra, also called the Candelabra of the Andes, or El Candelabro, is a well-known prehistoric geoglyph found on the…

Playa Roja

A beach known for its distinct red sand, which is caused by the erosion of nearby porphyry cliffs containing solidified magma.

La Mina Beach

A sheltered cove with calm, emerald waters and white sand. It is one of the primary locations within the reserve designated for swimming.

Museo de Sitio de la Cultura Paracas

Also known as the Julio C. Tello Museum, this facility houses archaeological artifacts from the Paracas culture, including funerary bundles, ceramics, and complex textiles.

Flamingo viewpoint

An observation point overlooking the bay, used for spotting Andean flamingos that migrate to these shores to feed.

Isthmus Viewpoint

A high-altitude vantage point offering panoramic views of the narrow strip of land that connects the peninsula to the mainland.

Mirador de lobos

A cliffside observation deck positioned to view the colonies of sea lions that inhabit the rocky shores at the base of the peninsula.