The Paracas National Reserve is a stunning wildlife hub on the coastline, covering over 335,000 hectares. It is truly magical to see the Pacific Ocean and the desert meet and see rugged cliffs and golden dunes fall into flamingo-filled shores. If you are up for an adventure, hop on a boat and take a tour of the Islas Ballestas (the Peruvian Galapagos) and enjoy the Humboldt penguins splashing in the blue waters… if you are lucky, you may be saluted by a blue whale or two.