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Peru travel guide

What to see in Paracas

Desert by the sea, islands full of wildlife and the Huacachina oasis nearby.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: PIERRE ANDRE LECLERCQ · CC BY-SA 4.0

Paracas highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Ballestas Islands

    Sea lions, Humboldt penguins and birds.

  2. Paracas Reserve

    Red desert and beaches.

  3. El Candelabro

    A geoglyph on the sandy hillside.

  4. Huacachina

    An oasis among dunes, with buggies and sandboarding.

  5. Pisco wineries

    In Ica.

Day trips from Paracas

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Paracas

Any time of year is good to travel to Paracas: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the cevichería. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Peru guide.

Frequently asked questions about Paracas

What to see in Paracas?

Ballestas Islands, Paracas Reserve, El Candelabro, Huacachina and Pisco wineries.

What to see in Paracas in one day?

Don’t miss Ballestas Islands, Paracas Reserve, El Candelabro, Huacachina and Pisco wineries. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Paracas?

Any time of year is good to travel to Paracas: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Paracas?

Ballestas Islands and Huacachina.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.