Paracas National Reserve Reserva Nacional de Paracas

The barren, rugged landscape of the Reserva Nacional de Paracas holds its own unique appeal. This desolate area sees no rain, leaving a dry, treeless expanse on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. From July to August, like much of the Peruvian coast, the Paracas Peninsula is covered in fog. The rest of the year it is sunny.

Once inside the reserve, there are two main roads which access different areas of the park.

The road veering off to the south leads to the village of Lagunillas, a cliff top lookout, and the south beaches. This is the most impressive area of the Reserva Nacional de Paracas. The road to the north leads to the Paracas Necropolis, a Paracas burial site with little left to see. Beyond this is the village of Puerto San Martin with a fish meal plant.

Also of interest in the reserve is the Museo Julio C. Tello, which focuses on the history of the Paracas people.