The Ballestas Islands
The Ballestas Islands are located 19 km from the Paracas Bay, within the Pisco Province in the Ica region.
The Ballestas Islands are considered one of the most important tourist destinations in Peru due to their beauty and high concentration of bird species such as the cormorant, guanay, Humboldt penguin, zarcillos, pelicans and the Peruvian booby, we can also find some species of mammals such as sea lions and otters. These islands are part of The Guano Islands, Islets, and Capes National Reserve System, which are composed of 22 islands and 11 guano capes along the Peruvian coast. In turn, they are one of the 77 protected natural areas of Peru.
This archipelago is composed of three islands: Ballestas Norte, Ballestas Centro and Ballestas Sur.
The Candelabro of Paracas
The Chandelier is a large geoglyph located on the Paracas Peninsula. It dates back approximately 2,500 years, and its appearance is a mystery. Researchers have tried to explain its origin, but it is not known exactly why it was created; one theory states that it was created by order of General José de San Martín as a Masonic symbol, another hypothesis says that it is a representation of the San Pedro Cactus used for sacred rituals, in the time of ancient cultures such as the Paracas, Nazca, Incas and other cultures.
The dimensions of this geoglyph are: 170 meters long and 78 meters wide. To see this figure, you must take a tour to the Ballestas Islands, on the way we will make a stop to be able to observe this important figure.
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How to get to the Ballestas Islands?
The boarding is from Paracas, in order to departure to the Ballestas Islands follow the next indications, please:
- Make your reservation.
- Arrange the meeting point or pick up location.
- Get ready to visit the Ballestas Islands.
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