Paracas & Ballestas Islands

From this small fisher town we went by speedboat to the Ballestas Islands. These islands are full of thousands of birds, sealions and a few penguins. We were quite lucky to see some of them. The islands are a good alternative for people who do not have the time or money to go to Galapagos (they are also called "The Poor Men's Galapagos"). The tour was 50 soles each and took 2 hours. It was great despite we have been on Galapagos as well!

On the way from Paracas to Huacachina, "Peru Hop" took us to the National Reserve which was very impressiv too! Through sandy landscape, we stopped at an amazing costal view outlook and went to a red beach. This comes from lava of an underwater vulcano.Read more