Paracas Bay, Peru

Paracas Bay, 160 miles south of Lima, is a coastal nature preserve. Take an excursion to the Ballestas Islands where you can see hundreds of sea lions, penguins, pelicans, flamingos and other birds in their natural habitat. View vestiges of the area's ancient culture at the Julio C. Tello Archaeological Museum.

Language: Spanish     Currency: Nuevo sol (PEN)