Ica Adventure and Nasca Lines

Transfer Ica - Paracas in tourist transport. Ballestas Islands are the islands in the Pacific Ocean, near the coast of Peru. They are located 260 km south of Lima, near the town of Paracas in Pisco province. The excursions to the Ballestas Islands, depart from the tourist pier El Chaco, in a motor boat or slider. Ballestas Islands are home to large numbers of seabirds such as gannets, gulls, cormorants, guanay, gulls and Humboldt penguins, etc. It is the habitat of marine animals such as lions, dolphins, porpoises, etc. Paracas Reserve is the only marine protected area in Peru. During the visit you can see groups of flamingos in the sea. In order to have a better view of these beautiful birds, you will require a short hike to a small viewpoint. Along the way, you will appreciate the mysterious figure of the chandelier design drawn on the side of a hill and the Cathedral, which is a rock formation caused by sea erosion and wind appreciated. It has a concave shape that is reminiscent of the domes of the cathedrals.

City Tour Ica It starts with the tour of the Mainsquare, visiting the Regional Museum of Ica, evolution of the five most representative cultures of the region such as Paracas, Nasca, Wari, Ica - Chincha and Inca. Visit the wine cellars and other craft industry, where their delicious wines will be tasted. Huacachina Lagoon Then we will be delighted with the beautiful view that gives us the Huacachina Lagoon, as it is one of the few natural oases that exists in the country. Here we can take pictures, buy souvenirs and enjoy the view. You can explore the lagoon adjacent to the desert, driving buggies through the huge dunes where you will enjoy a route with spectacular scenery. During our tour, you will also practice one of the most popular sports in the region known as sandboarding.

One of the great mysteries of South America, are the Nazca Lines, a huge network of lines and drawings of animals and attributed to the Nazca culture covering an area of ​​approximately 350 km2 plants. Some of the best figures are the hummingbird, the dog, monkey, etc. Many theories surround these mysterious lines, but experts like the famous archeologist Maria Reiche, believe it was an astronomical calendar, designed to help organize the planting and harvesting of crops. To observe them you’ll have to conduct an overflight over the Nazca Lines for about 40 minutes.