Paracas National Reservation, Nature reserve in Ica Region, Peru.
The Paracas National Reserve encompasses 335,000 hectares of protected marine and desert ecosystems along the Pacific coast of southern Peru.
Established on September 25, 1975, this reserve became the first protected natural area in Peru, preserving both marine and coastal environments.
The reserve contains over 100 archaeological sites from the Paracas civilization, which developed advanced textile techniques and created intricate geometric patterns.
Visitors can access the reserve through a three-hour drive from Lima, following the Panamericana Sur highway to kilometer 245 at Santa Cruz.
The reserve hosts 216 bird species, including Humboldt penguins, Chilean flamingos, and sea lions, thriving in the cold currents rich with plankton.
Location: Ica Department
Inception: 1975
Operator: SERNANP
Website: https://sernanp.gob.pe/de-paracas
GPS coordinates: -14.10000,-76.20000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58
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Inka Wasi
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Hacienda San José
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San José of Nazca church
131.9 km
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Nazca Pelican geoglyph
134.3 km
Nazca Condor Geoglyph
133.5 km
Nazca Monkey geoglyph
132.9 km
Nazca Spider geoglyph
133.7 km
Nazca Flamingo geoglyph
134.1 km
Nazca Frigate Bird geoglyph
134.3 km
Nazca Flower geoglyph
134.1 km
Nazca Mushroom geoglyph
132.7 km
Nazca Hummingbird geoglyph
131.1 km
Nazca Dog geoglyph
133.6 km
Nazca Small Spiral geoglyph
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