-
Destinations
Destinations
All of our staff have either lived in Latin America or know the countries well.
We are one of the UK's leading tour operators to Latin America. You can choose from over 100 itineraries or design your own holiday by choosing where you would like to visit.
99% recommend us Lower prices - guaranteed Financially protected by ATOL
- Countries
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Galapagos & Ecuador
- Popular Attractions
- Machu Picchu
- Inca Trail
- Easter Island
- Galapagos Islands
- Patagonia
- Rio de Janeiro
- Iguazu Falls
- Contact Us
- All Holidays
-
About
About
Llama Travel provides high quality holidays to Latin America at the lowest possible prices.
99% recommend us Lower prices - guaranteed Financially protected by ATOL
Situated 240km south of Lima, Paracas is a small town on the Pacific Coast with good facilities for exploring the area. There are some excellent hotels which are ideal for relaxing around and the sea front is attractive.
Nearby, the Paracas National Reserve and the Ballestas Islands are among the most popular tourist destinations on the south coast, and offer the chance to see some of the best wildlife anywhere in Peru. The area is also of archaeological importance and includes the famous Candelabro etched into the desert hills.
The area was central to the Peruvian economy in the mid-nineteenth century, due to the vast quantities of guano produced by the sea birds. This was exported to Europe for use as fertiliser, and guano became the most important source of revenue for Peru in this period. Guano is still collected, although its importance for the economy is now far less than before. The area is also of historical importance, as the South American liberator General San Martín landed here with his army before securing Peru 's independence from Spain. British troops also landed here to aid San Martín in his struggle.
Paracas, Pacific Coast highlights
More photos
View galleryFavourite holidays visiting Paracas, Pacific Coast
View all holidays visiting Paracas, Pacific Coast View all
Your Wishlist ({{ favouriteHolidays.length }})
-
You do not have any starred holidays. Click the star icon on the search or holiday pages to save a holiday.
-
{{ holiday._source.name }}
{{ holiday._source.was_prices.GBP | price }} {{ holiday._source.from_prices.GBP | price }}
{{ holiday._source.duration }} days / {{ holiday._source.duration - 1 }} nights
Incl. flights, accommodation and transfers