Palomino Islands
Islas Palomino
A group of rocky islets off Callao, home to thousands of South American sea lions. Take a boat for close-up views, or swim alongside them.
The islands lie about an hour's sail west of Callao, where South American sea lions, Humboldt penguins, Peruvian boobies and cormorants gather on the rocks. Boats leave from the La Punta pier in Callao, passing San Lorenzo Island and the ruins of the Frontón Island prison. The trip lasts about 4 hours and includes swimming in wetsuits with curious sea lions. The cost is about 150–250 soles. The sea is cold year-round, so those prone to seasickness should take medication in advance.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–15:00 (depends on sea conditions)
Nearby sights
- Real Felipe Fortress
- Callao Monumental
- Parque de las Leyendas
- Larco Museum
- National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru
- Lugar de la Memoria (LUM)
- Miraflores Paragliding (Parque Raimondi)
- Huaca Huallamarca