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Paracas Paracas

Flamingos erupt into flight. Their long slender bodies stretch out as their strong pink wings, edged in jet black, begin their brisk choreography. Often depicted in the artwork of the Moche people of ancient Peru, these exquisite birds have flocked to the dazzling Bay of Paracas for centuries. Pelicans, cormorants, ospreys, and hundreds of other migratory species have joined them here, creating one of the most diverse oceanfront sanctuaries in the world. A natural haven, where Pacific waves meet desert sands, Paracas lies within an extraordinary region, where the magnificence of the land merges with the unforgettable relics of pre-Incan civilizations. In this rare and wondrous destination, unparalleled experiences await.


Memorable Experiences
  • Nautical Adventures
    Discover the maritime surprises of Paracas Bay aboard a private yacht.
  • Pre-Incan Petroglyphs
    Board a private plane and glide high above the mysterious Nazca Lines.
  • Inspiring Heights
    Climb the cliffs of MIrador de los Lobos and watch the waves sparkle below.
  • Regional Tastings
    Visit family-run vineyards and witness fascinating Pisco making techniques.
  • Distinctive Details
  • A medley of flowers, peaches and herbs wafts through the air and dances across the tongue. Formed from white grapes, fermented and distilled, Pisco, a clear liquor similar to brandy, is Peru’s national drink.
The Luxury Collection Hotels and Resorts Nearby
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Culture Mysteries of both mankind and nature abound in these breathtaking lands.
  • Day Excursions
  • Ica A fleet of three-wheeled mototaxis buzzes by, their passengers protected from the wind by brightly... Read More
  • Highly Recommended
  • Nazca Lines A Cessna airplane glides through the arid desert air. Beside undulating brown mountains, merging... Read More
  • Julio C. Tello Site Museum A solitary palm tree stands outside the entrance of a long, low building. Finely built red and... Read More
  • Recreation
  • Paracas National Reserve A dolphin breaks through the surface of the water as a flock of pelicans takes flight. Whitecaps... Read More
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Shopping Exquisite local products, lovingly crafted, are offered direct from the source.
  • Indigenous Flavors
  • Hacienda Hoja Redonda Piscos Viñas de Oro Heavy bunches of plump light green grapes dangle from the twisted branches of carefully tended... Read More
  • Local Specialty
  • Nazca Ceramics A trio of birds prances across a wide urn, their small bodies painted brown but for a shock of... Read More
  • Helena's Chocolate Factory Sunflower lollipops blossom from atop a wide glass case filled with bonbons. Wrapped in foil of... Read More
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Cuisine Native wines complement indigenous recipes infused with European elements.
  • Indigenous Flavors
  • Pisco Tour A bouquet of aromas drifts from the bottle as the cap comes off. Geranium, citrus, and white raisin... Read More
  • Bodegas Vista Alegre A historic Spanish colonial gate of cream and burgundy stucco marks the entrance to one of Peru’s... Read More
  • Local Specialty
  • Ica’s Bodegas Dozens of haciendas dot the sand covered landscape of Ica. Elements of Spanish colonial... Read More
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Noteworthy Startling experiences made vivid by the sounds and sites of rare environs.
  • Adventure
  • Ballestas Island Boat Tour Serenity pervades the atmosphere as a boat makes its way across the calm waters of Paracas Bay.... Read More
  • Day Excursions
  • Desert Adventure Hurtling down the smooth slope of a vast dune, the 4x4 all-terrain vehicle maintains exceptional... Read More
  • Lima Elaborate wooden balconies jut out from the façades of yellow and pink baroque houses. Stately... Read More
  • Recreation
  • Luxury Yacht Excursion A private motor yacht skims across the surface of a sapphire ocean. Cooling breezes drift across... Read More