Paracas District, Administrative district in Pisco Province, Peru
The Paracas District spans 1,440 square kilometers along the Pacific coast, featuring marine reserves, cliffs, beaches, and desert landscapes at 2 meters elevation.
The district, established on March 8, 1951, contains archaeological evidence of the pre-Inca Paracas culture, which developed advanced textile production methods.
Local communities maintain traditional fishing practices while celebrating annual festivals that showcase regional music, dances, and Peruvian coastal cuisine.
The district connects to Lima through paved roads, offering various accommodations near the Paracas National Reserve for travelers exploring marine wildlife.
Marine reserves within the district protect 216 bird species and diverse marine life, making it a central location for scientific research and conservation.
Location: Pisco Province
Capital city: Paracas
Elevation above the sea: 2 m
Shares border with: San Andrés District, Salas District, Subtanjalla District, Ica District
GPS coordinates: -13.71253,-76.20793
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:00
Nazca Lines
159.5 km
Paracas National Reservation
43.1 km
Paracas Candelabra
14.2 km
Palacio Unanue
71 km
Santuario del Señor de Luren
65.6 km
Tambo Colorado
41 km
Inka Wasi
76.8 km
Museo Maria Reiche
158.1 km
Lake Choclococha
137.7 km
Museo Regional de Ica
65 km
La Centinela
29.5 km
Regional Conservation Area of Huacachina lagoon
64.1 km
Inka Wasi, Huancavelica
104.8 km
Hacienda San José
26.6 km
San José of Nazca church
158 km
Saint Xavier of Nazca church
152.4 km
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista, Huaytara
93.1 km
Sima Pumacocha
157 km
Wamp'una
153.9 km
Llongote
156.5 km
Sukullu
122.2 km
Nazca Hummingbird geoglyph
158 km
Nazca Mushroom geoglyph
159.5 km
Nazca Small Spiral geoglyph
158.6 km
Iglesia de Lunahuana
83.7 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Chilca
144.8 km
Iglesia de Calango
137 km
Huacachina Lagoon
63.6 kmReviews
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