• What makes Lima, Peru a great travel destination?
    • Though Lima, Peru offers much to do on its own, visitors can also take day trips to many of Peru's most famed destinations.
  • What are the Ballestas Islands, and why are they worth visiting?
    • The Ballestas Islands are a natural paradise, often referred to as the "Poor Man's Galapagos" due to their diverse populations of seabirds and native marine life.
  • What ancient indigenous sites can visitors explore near Lima?
    • Visitors can explore the unique animal formations of the Nazca Lines (video).
    • They can also visit the preserved archaeological sites at Caral, the oldest city in the Americas.

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1. The Ballestas Islands

The Ballestas Islands
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2. Caral

Caral
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3. Cerro San Cristobal

Cerro San Cristobal
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4. Chosica

Chosica
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5. Huacachina

Huacachina
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6. The Palomino Islands

The Palomino Islands
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7. Lunahuana

Lunahuana
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8. The Nazca Lines

The Nazca Lines
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9. Pachacamac

Pachacamac
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10. Paracas National Reserve

Paracas National Reserve
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11. Pucusana

Pucusana
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