The national reserve of Paracas, 335 thousand hectares dedicated to the protection and preservation of endangered species, is located only 3 hours from Lima. There, visitors can see various ecosystems, the archaeological remains of culture Paracas, the place where arrived José de San Martín and the great diversity of local fauna. From the protected areas in Peru, Paracas is the only one that has a marine ecosystem. From  Paracas, a yatch tour can take you to the Ballestas Islands. In this sector live thousands of sea lions, which make pirouettes and play with visitors. An infinite number of birds can be seen also in the Islands. There are species such as flamenco, Penguin, the Andean Condor, the tendril, etc. Also it is possible to see an enormous and enigmatic figure-shaped candlestick, carved on the side of a hill of sand. Paracas is also the site Museum Julio C. Tello, this site maintains representative samples of Paracas Culture, as robes, culture Mummies and ceramics. The Paracas National Reserve is considered one of the most rare and rich world ecosystems. It was declared natural patrimony of the humanity by Unesco. A well-deserved recognition.