national park
Paracas National Reserve
Coastal desert and marine reserve south of Pisco with cliff viewpoints and red-sand beaches on graded access roads.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Ica, Peru · South America
Paracas is worth a stop: 20 minutes from San Andrés, 3km from Paracas National Reserve.
Paracas is a town located in Ica, Peru. With a population of 1,196, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Paracas sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Paracas to your route.
Paracas National Reserve is a protected area in the region of Ica, Peru and protects desert and marine ecosystems for their conservation and sustainable use. There are also archaeological remains of the Paracas culture inside the reserve.
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Paracas is located in Ica, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -13.8667 latitude, -76.2667 longitude.
Paracas has a population of approximately 1,196 people, making it a town in Peru.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Coastal desert and marine reserve south of Pisco with cliff viewpoints and red-sand beaches on graded access roads.
3 km · about 5 min drive
natural wonder
A tiny desert oasis town built around a natural lagoon in towering sand dunes, the setting for sandboarding and dune buggy rides.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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