The area is normally visited because of the concentration
of marine animals and birds at the Paracas National Reservation, or the Peruvian
Galapagos. At the reserve there are the Islas Ballestas, a collection of
islands which are off limits to people, but boat tours can get close. The Chincha
Islands are also near its coast. On the islands there are many birds, including
pelicans, penguins, cormorants, Peruvian boobies, and Inca terns. There are
also sea lions, turtles, dolphins, and whales.
Another attraction in the area is "El Candelabro",
a giant lamp dug
