Description
Travel with us to the Ballestas Islands on the coast of the Paracas desert to marvel at the overflowing colonies of hundreds of Humboldt penguins, the tranquility of the seals and the playful sea lions, and a wide variety of seabirds that inhabit the outcrops Ballestas rockies, where water and weather erosion carved elegant tunnels, arches, and caves.
Itinerary
Itinerary
The meeting will be at the agreed time in the Chaco port to board our boat. The trip takes approximately 30 minutes by boat, on the way we will know the famous Candelabra, which is clearly visible from the sea, is a large geoglyph engraved on the slopes of a small hill in the Paracas peninsula, whose origin and purpose has not yet been determined, but it was perhaps a signal that points to the Nazca lines or a lighthouse for navigators.
In order to protect the penguins, seabirds, and seal colonies that inhabit the island, landing is prohibited. In any case, the boat will get close enough to appreciate the spectacular flora and fauna, the playful sea lions frequently approach the boats, filling the air with a barking chorus. Hundreds and hundreds of friendly sea lions, clumsy Peruvian boobies, Humboldt penguins diving expert dispute over space in rocky outcrops. Although it may seem strange that there are large colonies of penguins in the coastal desert region of Peru, their residence is possible thanks to the Peruvian current or Humboldt that flows from Antarctica, which is caused by the outcrop of deep and therefore cold waters , thus giving rise to the development of phytoplankton the base of the marine food chain and therefore the stimulation of an abundant maritime ecological and the highest concentration of birds on earth.
After an hour enjoying the resident sights and sounds of the Ballestas Islands, we will head towards the shore, arriving in approximately 30 minutes to the port of Chaco.
Duration of the excursion is 3 hours.
Includes / Does not include
It includes
- Motorboat
- Lifejacket
- Bilingual professional guide
Not include
- Transportation to the Port of Chaco
- Feeding
