Curated Recommendations

Tons of links to, and recommendations about, excursions, lodging, sights, museums, restaurants, buses, trains, gear, books, ferries and ships as we travel all the world’s seven continents. Nothing is on the list unless we personally recommend it. Ongoing updates. Select your preference below …

Paracas National Reserve
South America, Paracas, Peru Chip Walter South America, Paracas, Peru Chip Walter

Paracas National Reserve

“Paracas National Reserve sits near Pisco city on Peru's south coast. It spans desert, ocean and islands and is home to wildlife like sea lions, dolphins and migratory birds. Its sandy beaches include La Mina and Mendieta. The Paracas Candelabra geoglyph, a huge hillside etching of mysterious origins, sits on the Paracas Peninsula. The Museo de Sitio Julio C. Tello displays relics from the ancient Paracas culture.”

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Hotel Riviera Inka Paracas
South America, Peru, Paracas Chip Walter South America, Peru, Paracas Chip Walter

Hotel Riviera Inka Paracas

“The hotel is modern, has 23 very comfortable rooms, on three levels, on the fourth level is the dining room and a beautiful view of the sea and the two piers where the boats leave for the Ballestas Islands. The location is central, it is 50 meters from the Main Square of Paracas, the Boulevard of restaurants and the handicraft market. From the hotel you can book tours to the Ballestas Islands, sand carts and massage sessions.

The breakfast is varied and has varieties of juices and fruits in addition to hot drinks and dishes in the background. The rooms have wireless internet, wired and smart tv televisions. In addition there is a varied selection of nature and adventure tours in the bay as in the Paracas Natural Reserve.”

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