THE BALLESTAS ISLANDS TOURS-THE CANDELABRA FIGURE-NATIONAL PARK OF PARACAS
HUMBOLT PENGUINS, in these Islands near the Paracas resort there is a biodiversity of different birds and mammals that live and transit at different periods of the year. In a two-hour ride with a bilingual guide on board in a 40-person glider you will be able to see the geoglyph called the Candelabro, penguins, cormorants,pelicans,different kinds of seagulls, Guanay cormorant, the zarcillo, Peruvian boobies, sea lions and with a good lucky dolphins and a humpback whale.A highly recommended maritime tour for people who like birds since you can see different birds in different seasons of the year, including the Chilean flamingo bird, frigate birds and many anothers more.
Two daily departures to the Ballestas Islands tours: 08:00 and 10:00 hrs.
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Two hours of tour to the Ballestas Island
Speedboat with two engines and capacity for 45 passengers.
Bilingual guide on board.
02 hours of tour / Ballestas Islands Tours
Lifevest
Service with second crew member.
The Ballestas Island
The Ballestas Islands Tours, present an attractive panorama of whimsical rocks such as caverns, tunnels, arches, plains, where they are home to different varieties of birds and sea lions.
The candelabra figure / The National Park of Paracas
THE CANDELABRO FIGURE
The Candelabra figure, is a large geoglyph located in the northern part of the Paracas peninsula. Before heading to the Ballestas Islands tours, a stop is made to listen to the references and take photographs. A figure built with the same technique with which the Nazca lines were built. Antiquity dates back on average 500 years BC, it has different theories such as Freemasonry, astronomy, pirates, etc.
Combine with the National park of Paracas.
THE SEA LIONS - BALLESTAS ISLANDS
Ballestas Islands Tours, South American sea lions (otaria byronia) are characterized by being migratory from the northern part of Peru to Brazil. Best date for sighting from the month of April.
The males differ in their size and weight, reaching up to 350 kilos and the female less than half that.
THE INKA TERN IN THE BALLESTAS ISLANDS
The National Park of Paracas. Inca Tern is one of the most beloved and striking coastal birds of Peru and can be seen in the ballestas Islands. Adults of this species exhibit predominantly graphite-colored plumage, red beak and legs, yellow wattles, and curved white mustache. They live in large groups, sightings all year round.
TOUR TO THE NATIONAL PARK RESERVE OF PARACAS
THE NATIONAL PARK RESERVE - LA CATEDRAL
The national park of Paracas, an area protected by the government of Peru that extends over about 350,000 hectares. Tourist place near the capital contains different biological lives, containing approximately 216 varieties of birds, 36 of mammals, 10 of reptiles, 168 types of fish and many invertebrates as well as varieties of flora.
LA CATEDRAL, Emblematic rock deformation on the shores of the Pacific formed by millions of years thanks to the force of the wind and sea waves, being the main attraction within the tour to the Paracas Natural Reserve. This was strongly affected by the last earthquake in 2007 and is still part of the route, being seen from a viewpoint, located between Supay and Yumaque beaches.
The Candelabra figure / Ballestas Islands Tours
FOSSIL REMAINS OF TURRITELA
The fossil remains are found in different areas of the national park of Paracas along the coast, of the 35 types of mollusks from the Eocene period Turritelas Woodsi Lisson is the one most easily found on the ground, they are 45 million years old. . They are also found around the Moron lagoon in the Humay district.
PLAYA ROJA , THE RED SAND BEACH
In the National Park of Paracas there are many beaches, one of the most famous is "RED BEACH" known for its red sand combed by the waves of the sea (same color as red wine) thanks to the high ferrous content in the sand while that on the coast the sand is yellow affected by ocher and gypsum. Suitable place for fishing and taking photos. This beach is part of the tour route to the Reserve by land. You can visit it on a guided tour or driving a 4x4 Quad, mini buggy.
Ballestas Islands tours-The Candelabra Figure
THE CHILEAN FLAMINGOS IN THE NATIONAL PARK RESERVE OF PARACAS
The largest migratory bird in Peru, the colors of its feathers match those of the Peruvian flag.
Its high-Andean species belongs to this large bird, it spends much of its life migrating between the Andes and coastal areas, generally seen in wetlands, freshwater lakes, estuaries and river mouths. They can be seen on the coasts of Paracas.
Combine this tour with the Ballestas Islands tours
MINI BUGGY TOURS IN THE NATIONAL PARK RESERVE
After visiting the National Park of Paracas on a maritime tour, you can also take a tour driving a small mini buggy within the reserve in the desert. These vehicles have capacity for 02 people and are accompanied by an instructor throughout the tour. .
You can take this tour to see the Cathedral, Red Beach, Fossils and a lot of desert.