Pelicans on beach

Ballestas Islands

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May 1st 2009
Paracas Bus trip was pleasant and comfortable and we arrived more or less on time and found our transfer waiting. Hostel Los Frayles (20 USD double with private bathroom, incl b/fast) was new, clean and pleasant with a nice Cafe downstairs. Up early and ready for our boat trip. Many stalls being set up on a waterfront promenade. Would have been nice to eat here the previous night. A ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Paracas

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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