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The "Poor Man's Galapagos"? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ Paracas & Islas Ballestas Guide

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It's amazing how crystal clear the water is. You can see little sand spots down 20 ft down in the water.

Really cool tour. Really love to see all the sea life out there.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use Uber at Lima airport for easy pickup.
βœ“Bring snacks for long tours.
βœ“Consider booking with Peru Hop for convenient city-to-city travel.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Paracas really the 'Poor Man's Galapagos'?
QWhat is the boat tour to Islas Ballestas like?
QIs it worth visiting Paracas instead of heading straight to Cusco?

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Top: Islas Ballestas boat tour ($118 per person)
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Is Paracas really the "Poor Man's Galapagos"? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺIn this comprehensive Peru travel guide, we leave the chaos of Lima and travel south to Paracas to explore the incredible Islas Ballestas (Ballestas Islands) and the stunning Paracas National Reserve.Many travelers skip this coast to head straight to Cusco, but is that a mistake? We show you exactly how to visit the Islas Ballestas from Lima, what the boat tour is really like, and if this budget-friendly wildlife paradise lives up to the hype.In this video, we cover: βœ… How to get from Lima to Paracas (Bus options & tips) βœ… The truth about the "Poor Man's Galapagos" nickname βœ… Spotting Humboldt Penguins, Sea Lions, and the mysterious Candelabra Geoglyph βœ… Full cost breakdown: Is it worth the money? πŸ‘‡ TABLE OF CONTENTS (Timestamps): 00:00 We are flying from Cusco to Lima 02:13 We are staying at a hotel in Lima 04:00 Night on the streets in Lima...Miraflores 06:00 What prices do you find in the shops in Lima 07:13 What do we do in Paracas? 09:19 Islas Ballestas Boat Trip Guide 20:00 What we eat in Paracas πŸ”” SUBSCRIBE for more Peru Travel Tips & Adventures! πŸ“Έ Follow our Peru Adventure... πŸ“Œ Planning your Peru trip? Check out our Machu Picchu Guide: https://youtu.be/tsMSqC5QWJM We recommend you also watch the videos from the Hawaii playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7l454j9KBUq-X4mbedC1U-Ou0CZKk-c If you want to see our adventure in Fiji, follow this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7l454j9KBVXIvp5OfaeUd5Ybf9-99_g MSC Euribia Cruise Ship: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7l454j9KBVlI8dEUnmRB6uemgW7NsYf