Paracas Peninsula

Ica Department · Peru

Paracas Peninsula, Peru
Photo: DocSlyper, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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December to March
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A desert headland of red cliffs and sheltered bays along Peru's southern coast, rich in seabirds and marine life. Its arid terrain meets cold Pacific waters, drawing pelicans, sea lions and Humboldt penguins.

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