The Paracas National Reserve (340,000 hectares) in Peru was established in 1975, just south of Pisco. The Reserve and the Ballestas Islands are home to a multitude of species. Flights of birds look like the approach of a dark storm cloud, coming to line the edges of the cliffs and shores. From the cliffs can be seen diverse birds, sea lions, dolphins, and turtles.
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Welcome sign at the entrance to the Reserva National de Paracas, Peru
The desert stretches in all directions in the Reserva National de Paracas, Peru
Cliffs overlooking the ocean in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
Condor flies in updraft along cliffs in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
Cliffs overlooking the surf and beach in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
Touristas walk along the cliff edge in Paracas National Park, Peru
Cliffs overlooking the ocean in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
Beaches stretch for miles under the cliffs in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
Cliffs overlooking the ocean in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
Rocky promontory lies isolated in the ocean in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
Boobies find safety and sun in the cliff faces in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
Breaking surf patially covers rocks below the cliffs in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
Rocky headlands jut into the ocean in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
Rocky headlands with constant erosion jut into the ocean in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
Rocky headlands are under constant stress from erosion and earthquakes in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
Rocky headlands jut into the ocean in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
Lizards, foxes, serpents, and predatory birds eke out a living based on the many birds along the cliffs in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
Breaking surf covers rocks below the cliffs in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
A sign on the Cathedral Rock Formation noting it was formed over 30 million years ago The sign is atop the cliffs in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
Cliffs overlooking the ocean in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
Looking across the bay from Paracas National Reserve, Peru towrds a small commercial fishing harbor in Pisco
Looking across a harbor in Pisco towards the cliffs in Paracas National Reserve, Peru
