Sunset in Paracas

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Reserva de Paracas y las Islas Ballestas

January 17th 2010
The first time I travelled south from Lima, I missed Paracas and the Ballesta Islands entirely. Hadn't heard about them. Weren't on my radar. Eventually I heard enough pleasantries about the area that I decided it should be the first stop on my Beach Hopping Summer Tour. The Islas are also referred to as the Poor Man's Galapagos due to the massive numbers of birds and marine life that flock to ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Ballestas Islands

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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