Paracas Bay & El Chaco Boardwalk
Malecón El Chaco
The seaside promenade and pier in Paracas town, lined with seafood restaurants and bars. It is also the departure point for boats to the Ballestas Islands.
El Chaco is the center of Paracas town. Speedboats to the Ballestas Islands leave from the wooden pier here every morning. Along the promenade, restaurants serve ceviche, seafood rice and Pisco Sours. In the evening you can watch the sunset over the bay and the flocks of pelicans. Many travel agencies are based in town, and you can book reserve tours, desert buggy trips and Ballestas boat tickets here. Average prices are lower than in Lima.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Julio C. Tello Site Museum
- Paracas National Reserve
- Paracas Candelabra
- Playa Roja
- Lagunillas
- La Catedral
- Paracas / Ballestas Islands
- Laguna de Morón