Émilie couillard

Las Ballestas Vacations

2 reviews

A particularly memorable trip awaits you at the "Poor Man's Galapagos"! You absolutely must go and see the Ballestas Islands when visiting the Paracas National Reserve.

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Nature, Adventure & Sport
Island
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Las Ballestas: How to get there?

Four hours from Lima by bus

Las Ballestas: When to go?

All year round

Las Ballestas: For how long?

A few hours

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Las Ballestas: What to see in the surroundings?

What our travelers think about their stay

Eva Martin

Seasoned Traveller

An archipeligo located off Paracas, (south of Lima) often nicknamed the poor man's Galapagos.

My suggestion

You will be offered a dual tour of the islands - make reservations in Paracas. However, if you want to avoid going the rest of the way on the second excursion and you have the funds, avoid this option and hire the services of a local taxi.

Emilie Couillard

Seasoned Traveller

A particularly memorable trip awaits you at the "Poor Man's Galapagos"! You absolutely must go and see the Ballestas Islands when visiting the Paracas National Reserve.

My suggestion

Warning for those affected by sea sickness: the boats are small and the movement caused by the waves can be quite violent. However, the beauty of the place will soon make you forget your seasickness.

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