Ballestas Islands

It is a small archipelago of rocky islands, where a great number of marine species coexist as Humboldt penguins, dolphins, flamingos and other birds. In the nineteenth century, this area represented an important source of income for the country due to the extraction of guano from birds, a fertilizer of great demand at the time. You can still see the remains of the docks that were operational 150 years ago. At present, the disembarkation in the islands is not allowed to deteriorate the beauty and ecological balance. Nevertheless, visitors can enjoy direct contact with the species of this ecosystem from their boats.

Additionally, guests of La Hacienda Bahía Paracas have access to our private pier and boats, which offer excursions to the Islands. An exclusive and luxurious alternative to the public tours, our boats feature restrooms and hard roofs. We provide blankets and bottles of water during the trip. At the end of the tour, we offer a small coffee break with a quick guided tour to our private, onsite museum.