Welcome to Paracas, our laid-back coastal town that serves as your gateway to some of Peru's most incredible natural wonders. From here, you can hop on a boat to the Ballestas Islands, often called the "poor man's Galapagos," where you'll get up close with sea lions, penguins, and countless seabirds in their natural habitat. You can also explore the stunning, otherworldly landscapes of the Paracas National Reserve, with its dramatic red-sand beaches and vast desert meeting the turquoise sea.