Arriving in Paracas

It wasn’t long before we arrived in the coastal town of Paracas.  We were staying in a private room at the Viajero Hostel.  Our rooms weren't ready, so we stowed our bags and relaxed in the bar until they were.  We made up the tuna rolls we had brought with us to have for lunch, and took some photos around the place.  We were in a lovely spot right on the beach.

Paracas is a Peruvian port city founded in 1820.  The main attractions of this popular holiday resort are its pleasant climate, its beach, its seaside residences and hotels, and its restaurants serving typical local cuisine based on fish and seafood.

From its fishing port, there are excursions to visit the Ballestas Islands and the Chincha Islands.  Animals such as dolphins, Humboldt penguins, sea lions or parihuanas, and many others, can be seen.  Also within its boundaries is the Paracas National Reserve with its great diversity of fauna and flora, the only protected area in the entire country.  

Our rooms were ready at 2.30pm, so we were able to get ourselves organised before our buggy driving activity at 4pm.Read more