Paracas Island Vacations

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Isla Ballestas | Nov 15 07'

by Mudders a male from London, on vacation in Paracas

Early Saturday morning we awoke for the Tour to Isla Ballestas. They are billed as the poor mans " Galapagos" . We and several other tourist boats... Continue reading »
Islas Ballestas | Jul 29 06'

by Traveling Tom a 26 year old male from Marthasville, on vacation in Paracas

We left our comfy Lima hotel around 3 a.m. to catch an overnight bus into Paracas. Beware the local bus, at least if you want to get any sleep. E... Continue reading »

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My first outward journey | Feb 07 07'

by Soph a 25 year old female from Kent, on vacation in Pisco

" My bum moved slowly to the edge of the seat until I was barely balancing as she strongly advised me that i was to be careful when i got off the bus "

After reading up on Peru I decided that I would do the southern route, and therefore Pisco was the next logical stop. Pisco has a nat... Continue reading »
3 More of the Peruvian Coastline - Ballestas Islands & Huacachina Oasis | Mar 27 07'

by Sarah_jc a 32 year old female from Nottingham, on vacation in Ica

"The islands are well known for their guano business, so actually, they TOTALLY stink!!!!!"

To see video I filmed today (with sound), click on this link: YouTube 20070328So today we have an early start at 6.45am to head out the the Ballest... Continue reading »
Pisco Sour, Wildlife and Adventure Sports | Dec 06 05'

by Freyja a female from London, on vacation in Pisco

Left Lima around 10am and headed down the PanAmerican Highway, via the coast to Pisco. Some great views over the beach and stopped at there for lu... Continue reading »
Day 3 Pisco | May 02 06'

by Crystalo a 23 year old female traveling as a couple, on vacation in Pisco

"Pisco seems like a really nice town"

After a long 4 hour bus ride we finally arrived in Pisco. It took us an hour to leave Lima, the bus driver drove slowly down the streets and kept s... Continue reading »
Weekend in Pisco | Oct 06 05'

by Charlene a 28 year old female, on vacation in Pisco

We came to Pisco so that we could visit "Poor Man's Galapagos". It's an island off the coast called "Islas Ballestas". We took a 2-hour boat trip... Continue reading »

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Tacna really doesn't merit much of an entry considering that I never left the bus station; however, the meal we ate there does deserve so... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Dweb
Heaven in Hucahina

After a comfortable 3 hour drive to Ica we jumped into the tiniest taxi, and I’m talking like rickshaw tiny, it even could have bee... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Soph
Pisco, rightful home of the Pisco Sour!

Pisco is an oasis in the desert but apparently an important port town. It also looks like a place for wealthy retirees because the houses... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Wendy2009
Surfin Safari - The Beach Boys

Huacachina, Peru June 20, 2007Yes of course I did some real surfing on this world tour of mine but honestly, can you think of... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Bill Benson
Desert oasis

A really nice quite place after the hustle and bustle of the typical Peruvian city. It was great to lie beside the pool, go sandboarding... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Raaaabert + Angie