Ballestas Islands in Ica — FAQ

What can you see at the Ballestas Islands?
Sea lions, Humboldt penguins, pelicans, boobies and huge colonies of seabirds.
Where do the boats leave from?
From Paracas, about an hour from Ica by road.
How long is the boat trip?
About two hours, passing the mysterious Paracas Candelabra geoglyph on the way.