The Ballestas Islands - wildlife
The Ballestas Islands - wildlife 20221119
The Ballestas Islands are a small group of islands off the coast of Peru. They are accessible by boat from the town of Paracas (near Pisco). They are located just outside of the Paracas National Reserve – a protected area of salt desert on the edge of the South Pacific ocean. The islands are an important habitat for a range of sea birds including Humboldt penguins and Inca terns. They also support marine mammals such as sea lions. On the way to the islands a mysterious ancient geoglyph – the Candelabra – can be seen carved into the cliffs.
The Ballestas Islands - wildlife
The Ballestas Islands - wildlife 20221119
The Ballestas Islands are a small group of islands off the coast of Peru. They are accessible by boat from the town of Paracas (near Pisco). They are located just outside of the Paracas National Reserve – a protected area of salt desert on the edge of the South Pacific ocean. The islands are an important habitat for a range of sea birds including Humboldt penguins and Inca terns. They also support marine mammals such as sea lions. On the way to the islands a mysterious ancient geoglyph – the Candelabra – can be seen carved into the cliffs.