The Ballestas Islands

Home to thousands upon thousands of birds, sea lions and penguins the Ballestas Islands have an abundance of life that I have never witnessed before - with a corresponding amount of "guano" (shit in laymans terms).

The Ballestas Islands, Dune Buggys and Sand Boarding

November 8th 2007
Today was another day of wonderment and fun here in South America. Starting off at the small village of Paracas, we boarded a speed boat to head out to the Isla Ballestas. These islands are essentially towers of rock that surge from the ocean and are home to thousands of animals, all of different types and species. Many types of birds, sea lions and penguins call these islands home and the ... read more

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more

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